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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

6 DEXMOT history

6 DEX is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

6 DEX silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,579 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 DEX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 DEX was last recorded at 130,579 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,577 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,579 miles
  • 2024 – 121,401 miles
  • 2023 – 113,245 miles
  • 2022 – 104,148 miles
  • 2021 – 86,533 miles
  • 2020 – 78,240 miles
  • 2019 – 73,351 miles
  • 2018 – 66,824 miles
  • 2017 – 61,663 miles
  • 2016 – 56,456 miles
  • 2015 – 50,470 miles
  • 2014 – 46,839 miles
  • 2013 – 41,790 miles
  • 2012 – 33,297 miles
  • 2011 – 28,531 miles
  • 2010 – 21,852 miles
  • 2009 – 18,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Slight play in steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,579 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    744092050760
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail130,577 miles (+9,176)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,577 miles
    Test number
    102087182308
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass121,401 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    165438833191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,376 miles (+8,131)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,376 miles
    Test number
    399538023701
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,245 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,245 miles
    Test number
    125853212474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,222 miles (+9,074)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,222 miles
    Test number
    727383935713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,148 miles (+17,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,148 miles
    Test number
    597000051588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,533 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    479631578053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,240 miles (+4,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,240 miles
    Test number
    604184350399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass73,351 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    482597169661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,351 miles (+6,527)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    610444350889
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,824 miles (+5,161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    415187173753
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering+track rod ends,all tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass61,663 miles (+5,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,663 miles
    Test number
    642686563040
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering+track rod ends

  14. Pass56,456 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,456 miles
    Test number
    365371813906
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering+both track rod ends

  15. Pass50,470 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,470 miles
    Test number
    508780639958
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  16. Fail50,444 miles (+3,605)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    900076620507
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play +o/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  17. Fail46,839 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    375555624392
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside stering rack arms slight play

  18. Pass46,839 miles (+5,049)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    456855924383
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside stering rack arms slight play

  19. Pass41,790 miles (+8,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    287385923379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,297 miles (+4,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,297 miles
    Test number
    268427622331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    965725331395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,531 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    935309321335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,852 miles (+3,593)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,852 miles
    Test number
    603586500364
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres very close to limit

  24. Pass18,259 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,259 miles
    Test number
    230249899291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to de-laminate.

Questions about 6 DEX

What vehicle is registration 6 DEX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 DEX on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Nov 2006. 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 6 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 DEX is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 6 DEX?
The MOT on 6 DEX is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 DEX done?
6 DEX was recorded at 130,579 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,981 miles a year.
Has 6 DEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 DEX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 6 DEX 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 6 DEX find?
6 DEX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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