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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

6 SXLMOT history

6 SXL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

6 SXL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,466 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 SXL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 SXL was last recorded at 127,466 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 1,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,224 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,242 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,466 miles
  • 2024 – 126,224 miles
  • 2023 – 124,231 miles
  • 2022 – 122,723 miles
  • 2021 – 119,123 miles
  • 2019 – 118,442 miles
  • 2018 – 115,553 miles
  • 2016 – 104,637 miles
  • 2015 – 97,215 miles
  • 2014 – 88,381 miles
  • 2013 – 78,927 miles
  • 2012 – 71,278 miles
  • 2011 – 64,010 miles
  • 2010 – 55,677 miles
  • 2009 – 49,430 miles
  • 2008 – 42,279 miles
  • 2007 – 37,480 miles
  • 2006 – 32,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAux belt/Crank pulley needs replacing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • All chassis and brake pipes coated in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Both front hubs leaking.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,466 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    156593340880
    • AdvisoryAux belt/Crank pulley needs replacing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,466 miles (+1,242)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,466 miles
    Test number
    543337279283
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,224 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    146739656795
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNEEDS CRANK AUX PULLEY REPLACING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,224 miles (+1,993)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    546104299354
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass124,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    274133517845
    • AdvisoryAll chassis and brake pipes coated in underseal

  6. Fail124,231 miles (+1,508)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    808755297089
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower edge onto chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll chassis and brake pipes coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass122,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    148378630617
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail122,723 miles (+3,600)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    781285864407
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass119,123 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,123 miles
    Test number
    438043283429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,442 miles (+2,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,442 miles
    Test number
    451426926676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass115,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    153834143877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail115,553 miles (+476)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    933543708022
    • DangerousFront Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail115,077 miles (+10,440)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,077 miles
    Test number
    576023181858
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphere seal slightly misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres badly cracked

  14. Pass104,637 miles (+7,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,637 miles
    Test number
    416456142315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass97,215 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    684928292897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,213 miles (+8,832)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    763833903325
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass88,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    228035394114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail88,381 miles (+9,454)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    545275694144
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass78,927 miles (+7,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    357816693181
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    237908792494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,278 miles (+7,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    126725692123
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass64,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    136896481130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,010 miles (+8,333)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    559035881127
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass55,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    741237690124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,677 miles (+6,247)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    812133590109
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass49,430 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    672505789146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail49,417 miles (+7,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    961764879106
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass42,279 miles (+8)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,279 miles
    Test number
    231586088467
    • DangerousBoth front hubs leaking.
    • NoteFront and rear axle oil seals slight leak
    • NoteFront prop shaft "rear uj slight play
    • NoteN/s rear top shock bush slight play.
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear of engine.

  29. Fail42,271 miles (+4,791)3 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    204425588127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousBoth front hubs leaking.
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear axle oil seals slight leak
    • NoteFront prop shaft "rear uj slight play
    • NoteN/s rear top shock bush slight play.
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear of engine.

  30. Pass37,480 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,480 miles
    Test number
    530962097166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass32,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,670 miles
    Test number
    482500676134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 SXL

What vehicle is registration 6 SXL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 SXL on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Nov 2000. 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 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 6 SXL expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 6 SXL?
The MOT on 6 SXL expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 6 SXL done?
6 SXL was recorded at 127,466 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has 6 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 SXL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on 6 SXL 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 SXL find?
6 SXL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 10 advisories: aux belt/crank pulley needs replacing; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 7 more.

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