2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WG06 OVV
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 102,576 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG06 OVV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 102,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG06 OVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (WG06 OVV) between June 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)”.
WG06 OVV Mileage History
- 08/06/200924,098 mi
- 23/06/201031,530 mi+7,432 mi
- 23/06/201031,530 mi
- 24/06/201139,085 mi+7,555 mi
- 24/06/201139,085 mi
- 24/05/201244,449 mi+5,364 mi
- 30/04/201352,182 mi+7,733 mi
- 30/04/201352,182 mi
- 21/05/201458,900 mi+6,718 mi
- 21/05/201458,900 mi
- 18/05/201567,208 mi+8,308 mi
- 18/05/201567,208 mi
- 25/05/201675,368 mi+8,160 mi
- 26/05/201675,368 mi
- 26/05/201782,350 mi+6,982 mi
- 26/05/201782,350 mi
- 24/05/201887,811 mi+5,461 mi
- 22/05/201993,369 mi+5,558 mi
- 06/11/202097,787 mi+4,418 mi
- 18/11/2021100,252 mi+2,465 mi
- 25/11/2022102,154 mi+1,902 mi
- 14/06/2024102,441 mi+287 mi
- 25/11/2025102,576 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 4,766 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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