2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VO56 CJU
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 233,302 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO56 CJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 233,302 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.
VO56 CJU 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 (VO56 CJU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VO56 CJU Mileage History
- 23/10/2023212,448 mi
- 08/10/2024222,258 mi+9,810 mi
- 17/10/2024222,260 mi+2 mi
- 01/10/2025233,302 mi+11,042 mi
- 02/10/2025233,302 mi
Average of roughly 10,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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