2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE56 MVC
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 134,938 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE56 MVC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 134,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE56 MVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (PE56 MVC) between September 2009 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both rear backrests....... (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking filter........ (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PE56 MVC Mileage History
- 29/09/200915,376 mi
- 28/09/201021,337 mi+5,961 mi
- 29/09/201126,917 mi+5,580 mi
- 29/09/201126,917 mi
- 06/09/201232,454 mi+5,537 mi
- 07/09/201232,454 mi
- 06/06/201334,158 mi+1,704 mi
- 14/02/201442,796 mi+8,638 mi
- 28/02/201443,387 mi+591 mi
- 16/02/201553,687 mi+10,300 mi
- 18/02/201553,690 mi+3 mi
- 09/05/201662,808 mi+9,118 mi
- 11/05/201662,809 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/201772,359 mi+9,550 mi
- 11/05/201772,361 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/201883,546 mi+11,185 mi
- 22/06/201883,607 mi+61 mi
- 27/06/201993,073 mi+9,466 mi
- 02/07/201993,094 mi+21 mi
- 20/05/2020100,932 mi+7,838 mi
- 21/05/2020100,936 mi+4 mi
- 18/05/2021111,594 mi+10,658 mi
- 19/05/2021111,599 mi+5 mi
- 23/06/2022120,012 mi+8,413 mi
- 04/07/2023127,780 mi+7,768 mi
- 12/07/2024130,344 mi+2,564 mi
- 05/08/2025134,938 mi+4,594 mi
Average of roughly 7,544 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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