2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RE06 AVD
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/04/2006. Recorded mileage 126,857 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2495cc
RE06 AVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 126,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RE06 AVD Mileage History
- 08/08/2023108,099 mi
- 08/08/2023108,099 mi
- 14/08/2024117,702 mi+9,603 mi
- 15/08/2024117,702 mi
- 18/08/2025126,857 mi+9,155 mi
Average of roughly 9,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE06 AVD 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 (RE06 AVD) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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