2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WG06 OVD
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 115,236 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG06 OVD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 115,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG06 OVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (WG06 OVD) between June 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 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 (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel ooth (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WG06 OVD Mileage History
- 19/06/200931,867 mi
- 20/05/201157,666 mi+25,799 mi
- 21/05/201268,689 mi+11,023 mi
- 09/05/201374,688 mi+5,999 mi
- 17/05/201374,842 mi+154 mi
- 13/05/201478,068 mi+3,226 mi
- 06/05/201582,352 mi+4,284 mi
- 28/04/201686,645 mi+4,293 mi
- 11/05/201686,639 mi-6 mi
- 04/05/201791,783 mi+5,144 mi
- 26/04/201897,029 mi+5,246 mi
- 11/05/201897,276 mi+247 mi
- 01/05/2019100,635 mi+3,359 mi
- 10/05/2019100,650 mi+15 mi
- 27/10/2020104,008 mi+3,358 mi
- 03/11/2021106,140 mi+2,132 mi
- 27/10/2022107,826 mi+1,686 mi
- 24/10/2023110,591 mi+2,765 mi
- 12/11/2024112,665 mi+2,074 mi
- 18/11/2024112,725 mi+60 mi
- 29/10/2025115,236 mi+2,511 mi
Average of roughly 5,096 miles per year across 21 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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