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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

6460KMOT history

6460K is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

6460K green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,924 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6460K
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
4 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6460K was last recorded at 124,924 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,461 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,463 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,924 miles
  • 2024 – 123,461 miles
  • 2023 – 122,224 miles
  • 2022 – 120,870 miles
  • 2021 – 119,565 miles
  • 2020 – 118,563 miles
  • 2019 – 117,565 miles
  • 2018 – 115,516 miles
  • 2017 – 113,534 miles
  • 2016 – 111,854 miles
  • 2015 – 109,456 miles
  • 2014 – 107,559 miles
  • 2013 – 106,195 miles
  • 2012 – 104,301 miles
  • 2011 – 103,456 miles
  • 2010 – 100,127 miles
  • 2009 – 94,971 miles
  • 2008 – 89,824 miles
  • 2007 – 87,483 miles
  • 2006 – 84,657 miles
  • 2005 – 74,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,924 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,924 miles (+1,463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,924 miles
    Test number
    923825976320
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass123,461 miles (+51)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,461 miles
    Test number
    197480761225
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,410 miles (+1,186)1 dangerous2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    753263201739
    • DangerousRear axle suppor ball joing dust cover doesn't prevent ingress of dirt
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,224 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    244405515657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,212 miles (+1,342)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    359417213997
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount / out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount / out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush worn

  6. Pass120,870 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,870 miles
    Test number
    189035111737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,565 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,565 miles
    Test number
    742286365953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,563 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,563 miles
    Test number
    553825430399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,565 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,565 miles
    Test number
    396250069729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,516 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,516 miles
    Test number
    720702825670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,451 miles (+1,917)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,451 miles
    Test number
    489114714128
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe and tail pipe end badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,534 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,534 miles
    Test number
    612481965783
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass111,854 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    806888092469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing!
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine !!

  14. Fail111,794 miles (+2,338)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    208796166478
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing!
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine !!

  15. Pass109,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    843754126772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail109,456 miles (+1,897)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    445226034600
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass107,559 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    198078114377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCracking in nearside front tyre between treads

  18. Fail107,558 miles (+1,363)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    998177014372
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCracking in nearside front tyre between treads

  19. Pass106,195 miles (+25)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    679454223345
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdded 1lt engine oil to carry out emission test
    • NoteCrack to front screen outside driver view of the road !!

  20. Fail106,170 miles (+1,869)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,170 miles
    Test number
    425077913404
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdded 1lt engine oil to carry out emission test
    • NoteCrack to front screen outside driver view of the road !!

  21. Pass104,301 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    296856122300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,456 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    408718821423
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass103,456 miles (+3,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    868858021383
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass100,127 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,127 miles
    Test number
    800471620318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    362002829392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,971 miles (+5,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    571082329326
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass89,824 miles (+2,341)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    140872728315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear number plate poor,hole in tail pipe,engine oil leak.

  28. Pass87,483 miles (+2,826)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    912883027350
    • NoteFront and rear number plates becoming poor
    • NoteHand brake travel becoming long

  29. Pass84,657 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    162199116310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass74,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    124762205351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail74,699 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    182642305364
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear number plate poor !

Questions about 6460K

What vehicle is registration 6460K currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6460K on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6460K currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6460K is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 6460K?
The MOT on 6460K is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6460K done?
6460K was recorded at 124,924 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has 6460K ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6460K has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 6460K ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 6460K find?
6460K passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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