2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RG52 MOW
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 178,992 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RG52 MOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 178,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RG52 MOW 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 (RG52 MOW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Steering (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested failed brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.”; “Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler arm (2.1.3”.
RG52 MOW Mileage History
- 21/08/2023124,129 mi
- 31/08/2023124,129 mi
- 14/08/2024139,546 mi+15,417 mi
- 29/08/2025159,789 mi+20,243 mi
- 26/08/2026178,992 mi+19,203 mi
Average of roughly 18,202 miles per year across 5 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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