2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YF06 VLT
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/05/2006. Recorded mileage 116,949 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2495cc
YF06 VLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 116,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YF06 VLT Mileage History
- 20/07/2023107,042 mi
- 18/07/2024112,030 mi+4,988 mi
- 24/07/2024112,118 mi+88 mi
- 22/07/2025116,948 mi+4,830 mi
- 30/07/2025116,949 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF06 VLT 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 (YF06 VLT) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 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: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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