2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NA56 XXD
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 148,410 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA56 XXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 148,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NA56 XXD Mileage History
- 05/10/2022142,943 mi
- 20/09/2023144,415 mi+1,472 mi
- 26/09/2023144,417 mi+2 mi
- 25/09/2024148,372 mi+3,955 mi
- 03/10/2024148,410 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 2,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NA56 XXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (NA56 XXD) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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