2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SM06 VMV
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2006. Recorded mileage 98,128 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,128 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
SM06 VMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 98,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM06 VMV Mileage History
- 03/06/202494,568 mi
- 02/06/202596,305 mi+1,737 mi
- 04/06/202596,323 mi+18 mi
- 27/02/202698,127 mi+1,804 mi
- 02/03/202698,128 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM06 VMV 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 (SM06 VMV) between June 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “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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