2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP56 ABX
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 91,365 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP56 ABX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 91,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP56 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (SP56 ABX) between October 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SP56 ABX Mileage History
- 12/10/20072,532 mi
- 29/11/20084,578 mi+2,046 mi
- 25/11/20096,734 mi+2,156 mi
- 24/11/20108,497 mi+1,763 mi
- 28/11/201111,436 mi+2,939 mi
- 15/06/201213,236 mi+1,800 mi
- 19/12/201214,253 mi+1,017 mi
- 11/12/201317,311 mi+3,058 mi
- 15/12/201419,250 mi+1,939 mi
- 14/12/201520,701 mi+1,451 mi
- 14/12/201520,701 mi
- 04/04/201732,003 mi+11,302 mi
- 12/09/201847,476 mi+15,473 mi
- 17/09/201955,889 mi+8,413 mi
- 19/09/201956,101 mi+212 mi
- 18/09/202064,730 mi+8,629 mi
- 02/11/202168,836 mi+4,106 mi
- 29/11/202276,018 mi+7,182 mi
- 14/12/202276,018 mi
- 15/12/202380,644 mi+4,626 mi
- 20/01/202480,646 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/202583,248 mi+2,602 mi
- 23/01/202583,253 mi+5 mi
- 17/01/202691,284 mi+8,031 mi
- 19/01/202691,365 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 4,862 miles per year across 25 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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