2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WJ06 WLG
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 65,169 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ06 WLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 65,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WJ06 WLG Mileage History
- 01/11/202357,359 mi
- 01/04/202561,097 mi+3,738 mi
- 15/04/202561,107 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/202665,169 mi+4,062 mi
- 17/04/202665,169 mi
Average of roughly 3,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ06 WLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (WJ06 WLG) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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