2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SC55 DVP
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 181,978 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC55 DVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 181,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC55 DVP 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 (SC55 DVP) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SC55 DVP Mileage History
- 06/10/2023174,951 mi
- 17/10/2023175,129 mi+178 mi
- 27/09/2024180,877 mi+5,748 mi
- 05/12/2024181,087 mi+210 mi
- 24/12/2025181,978 mi+891 mi
Average of roughly 3,168 miles per year across 5 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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