2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V18 OJC
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 87,757 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V18 OJC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 87,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V18 OJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (V18 OJC) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
V18 OJC Mileage History
- 17/12/200820,272 mi
- 25/11/2009231,009 mi+210,737 mi
- 24/11/201025,920 km
- 23/12/201129,211 km+3,291 km
- 11/12/201232,412 mi
- 02/12/201336,046 mi+3,634 mi
- 02/12/201438,892 mi+2,846 mi
- 03/12/201438,892 mi
- 02/12/201542,976 mi+4,084 mi
- 06/09/201748,256 mi+5,280 mi
- 06/09/201748,256 mi
- 07/09/201854,420 mi+6,164 mi
- 12/09/201854,420 mi
- 12/09/201960,404 mi+5,984 mi
- 13/09/201960,407 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/202067,438 mi+7,031 mi
- 16/09/202067,438 mi
- 29/09/202174,255 mi+6,817 mi
- 05/10/202274,941 mi+686 mi
- 23/11/202374,944 mi+3 mi
- 19/11/202479,529 mi+4,585 mi
- 19/11/202587,757 mi+8,228 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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