2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WJ06 SYF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT pass on 6 November 2025 at 161,017 miles was achieved with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of clean passes over the last three years, suggesting the vehicle is kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is consistent with the age of a 2006 model. The odometer rose from 153,636 miles in October 2023 to 161,017 miles by November 2025. This represents an average annual usage of roughly 3,700 miles over the last two years, which is lower than the overall lifetime average of 8,051 miles per year. This reduction in use suggests the vehicle may have transitioned from a primary utility role to more occasional use. The MOT history is unusually clean for a Defender of this vintage. The lack of recorded advisories regarding corrosion, brake wear, or suspension bushes is atypical for a twenty year old 4x4. While the records show no failures for defects, the two-day gaps between failures and passes in November 2024 and November 2025 suggest minor issues were rectified quickly before the final certificate was issued. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the chassis and crossmembers for structural rust, as MOT testers often overlook deep-seated corrosion if the vehicle is cleaned prior to testing. Check the condition of the bulkhead and wheel arches for bubbling. Given the lack of recorded brake or tyre advisories over 27,000 miles, verify the actual tread depth and disc thickness to ensure consumables have not been neglected despite the clean paperwork.