2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OO03 MUD
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 May 2006. Recorded mileage 34,941 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO03 MUD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 34,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO03 MUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (OO03 MUD) between May 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
OO03 MUD Mileage History
- 01/05/20095,223 mi
- 11/05/201010,855 mi+5,632 mi
- 07/05/201113,485 mi+2,630 mi
- 10/05/201215,192 mi+1,707 mi
- 17/05/201317,741 mi+2,549 mi
- 15/05/201419,728 mi+1,987 mi
- 18/05/201521,678 mi+1,950 mi
- 24/05/201623,011 mi+1,333 mi
- 28/06/201724,297 mi+1,286 mi
- 28/06/201826,438 mi+2,141 mi
- 01/07/201928,460 mi+2,022 mi
- 22/12/202030,118 mi+1,658 mi
- 23/12/202130,813 mi+695 mi
- 23/12/202130,813 mi
- 03/01/202331,887 mi+1,074 mi
- 04/01/202432,787 mi+900 mi
- 02/01/202533,592 mi+805 mi
- 08/01/202634,941 mi+1,349 mi
- 08/01/202634,941 mi
Average of roughly 1,781 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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