2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YH56 VXT
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 77,596 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH56 VXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 77,596 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.
YH56 VXT 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 (YH56 VXT) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YH56 VXT Mileage History
- 09/03/202373,319 mi
- 11/03/202475,220 mi+1,901 mi
- 11/03/202475,220 mi
- 11/03/202577,596 mi+2,376 mi
- 11/03/202577,596 mi
Average of roughly 2,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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