2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WF56 GUC
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 184,009 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF56 GUC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 184,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF56 GUC 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 GUC) between August 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 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: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame ball joint (5.3”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
WF56 GUC Mileage History
- 27/08/200942,281 mi
- 27/08/201056,625 mi+14,344 mi
- 23/09/201171,345 mi+14,720 mi
- 28/08/201283,597 mi+12,252 mi
- 04/09/201394,863 mi+11,266 mi
- 15/09/2014107,701 mi+12,838 mi
- 18/09/2014107,706 mi+5 mi
- 01/09/2015116,276 mi+8,570 mi
- 24/09/2016125,135 mi+8,859 mi
- 20/09/2017135,574 mi+10,439 mi
- 29/09/2017135,879 mi+305 mi
- 19/09/2018145,133 mi+9,254 mi
- 27/09/2018145,441 mi+308 mi
- 23/09/2019155,772 mi+10,331 mi
- 10/09/2020162,748 mi+6,976 mi
- 17/09/2021169,931 mi+7,183 mi
- 01/10/2021169,950 mi+19 mi
- 13/09/2022174,744 mi+4,794 mi
- 12/07/2023179,216 mi+4,472 mi
- 02/08/2024182,187 mi+2,971 mi
- 02/08/2024182,187 mi
- 25/07/2025182,842 mi+655 mi
- 06/10/2026183,999 mi+1,157 mi
- 28/10/2026184,009 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,255 miles per year across 24 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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