2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · NJ56 SYH
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 109,098 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ56 SYH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 109,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ56 SYH 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 (NJ56 SYH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Fuel system component leaking fuel valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
NJ56 SYH Mileage History
- 07/03/202483,319 mi
- 19/03/202599,053 mi+15,734 mi
- 10/03/2026109,093 mi+10,040 mi
- 18/03/2026109,098 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,708 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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