2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · X9 DEF
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 27,259 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X9 DEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 27,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X9 DEF 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 (X9 DEF) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X9 DEF Mileage History
- 27/02/202426,978 mi
- 27/02/202426,978 mi
- 24/02/202527,133 mi+155 mi
- 03/03/202627,259 mi+126 mi
- 04/03/202627,259 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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