2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SN06 OKT
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 130,348 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN06 OKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 130,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN06 OKT 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 (SN06 OKT) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'V' arm - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
SN06 OKT Mileage History
- 25/07/2022127,372 mi
- 02/04/2024128,921 mi+1,549 mi
- 11/04/2024128,303 mi-618 mi
- 20/05/2025130,336 mi+2,033 mi
- 10/06/2025130,348 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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