2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LX56 FNL
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 45,843 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX56 FNL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 45,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX56 FNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (LX56 FNL) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX56 FNL Mileage History
- 27/07/202344,342 mi
- 19/09/202445,516 mi+1,174 mi
- 20/09/202445,526 mi+10 mi
- 09/02/202645,843 mi+317 mi
Average of roughly 591 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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