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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,496 cc

6 MXAMOT history

6 MXA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

6 MXA 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,141 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 MXA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 MXA was last recorded at 90,141 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2016: 65,105 miles, lower than 97,783 miles on 2 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,780 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,141 miles
  • 2024 – 88,780 miles
  • 2022 – 85,181 miles
  • 2021 – 82,859 miles
  • 2020 – 81,550 miles
  • 2019 – 78,716 miles
  • 2018 – 73,266 miles
  • 2017 – 69,105 miles
  • 2016 – 65,121 miles
  • 2015 – 97,783 miles
  • 2014 – 97,201 miles
  • 2013 – 96,584 miles
  • 2012 – 96,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake discs surface corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,141 miles (+1,361)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    893108217180
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass88,780 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    492085971063
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,168 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,168 miles
    Test number
    741716810197
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST A LITTLE RUSTY AND PINHOLED

  4. Pass85,181 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,181 miles
    Test number
    392028128520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,859 miles (+1,309)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,859 miles
    Test number
    355936844131
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear upper arm ball joint dust cover cracked

  6. Pass81,550 miles (+2,834)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    653061964383
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust surface corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear upper arm suspension ball joint dust cover cracked

  7. Pass78,716 miles (+5,450)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    993816893477
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryRear suspension V arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass73,266 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,266 miles
    Test number
    581101783642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,105 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    372423201673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,121 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    751571931931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,105 miles (-32,678)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,105 miles
    Test number
    263555446495
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre has multiple cits/tears
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are badly torn/sp0lit (where marked)

  12. Pass97,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    549383555122
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail97,783 miles (+582)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    827743055139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass97,201 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    835525614173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,584 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,584 miles
    Test number
    667461723196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,253 miles (+8)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,253 miles
    Test number
    625807072083
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • NoteChassis corroded

  17. Fail96,245 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    536129342065
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering swivel joints dry

  18. Pass96,227 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,227 km
    Test number
    605779121220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,227 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,227 km
    Test number
    957649321242
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about 6 MXA

What vehicle is registration 6 MXA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 MXA on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. 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 MXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 MXA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 MXA?
The MOT on 6 MXA is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 MXA done?
6 MXA was recorded at 90,141 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
Has 6 MXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 MXA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on 6 MXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 6 MXA find?
6 MXA passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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