2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF56 GRK
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 102,338 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF56 GRK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 102,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF56 GRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (WF56 GRK) between September 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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 Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (marked) (6.”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body i”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WF56 GRK Mileage History
- 16/09/2009283,109 mi
- 13/09/201036,853 mi-246,256 mi
- 02/09/201144,483 mi+7,630 mi
- 31/08/201251,173 mi+6,690 mi
- 11/09/201357,726 mi+6,553 mi
- 11/09/201464,028 mi+6,302 mi
- 21/09/201569,802 mi+5,774 mi
- 21/09/201569,803 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/201671,527 mi+1,724 mi
- 09/10/201773,588 mi+2,061 mi
- 09/10/201773,589 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/201875,077 mi+1,488 mi
- 14/10/201976,688 mi+1,611 mi
- 27/10/202078,081 mi+1,393 mi
- 05/11/202078,098 mi+17 mi
- 04/11/202184,910 mi+6,812 mi
- 05/11/202184,910 mi
- 08/02/202388,157 mi+3,247 mi
- 11/02/202388,157 mi
- 07/03/202492,216 mi+4,059 mi
- 30/04/202598,252 mi+6,036 mi
- 13/05/202598,266 mi+14 mi
- 25/08/2026102,320 mi+4,054 mi
- 22/09/2026102,338 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly -10,623 miles per year across 24 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: 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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