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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

6 MVBMOT history

6 MVB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

6 MVB black 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,389 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 MVB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 MVB was last recorded at 112,389 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,520 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
869 miles
Average per year
5,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,389 miles
  • 2025 – 111,520 miles
  • 2024 – 111,003 miles
  • 2023 – 109,867 miles
  • 2022 – 108,124 miles
  • 2021 – 105,528 miles
  • 2020 – 103,668 miles
  • 2019 – 101,582 miles
  • 2018 – 97,304 miles
  • 2017 – 91,130 miles
  • 2016 – 64,035 miles
  • 2015 – 41,656 miles
  • 2014 – 38,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,389 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,389 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,389 miles
    Test number
    973032081696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,520 miles
    Test number
    112926674037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail111,520 miles (+517)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,520 miles
    Test number
    195294285823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass111,003 miles (+1,136)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,003 miles
    Test number
    287561562545
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,867 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,867 miles
    Test number
    916876954946
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,865 miles (+1,741)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,865 miles
    Test number
    918826085063
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,124 miles
    Test number
    637195031645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,124 miles (+2,596)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,124 miles
    Test number
    243139851783
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,528 miles (+1,860)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,528 miles
    Test number
    478453781182
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,668 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,668 miles
    Test number
    917212942207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    327846896522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail101,582 miles (+4,278)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    308581636097
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    449868302257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail97,304 miles (+6,174)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    875939088928
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass91,130 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,130 miles
    Test number
    565597186972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,122 miles (+27,087)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,122 miles
    Test number
    762778658695
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement A frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass64,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    921651893037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,035 miles (+22,379)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    436687224826
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass41,656 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    789470325100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    116498074020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Fail38,380 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    366398274042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

Questions about 6 MVB

What vehicle is registration 6 MVB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 MVB on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2011. 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 MVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 MVB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 MVB?
The MOT on 6 MVB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 MVB done?
6 MVB was recorded at 112,389 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,978 miles a year.
Has 6 MVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 MVB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 6 MVB 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 MVB find?
6 MVB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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