Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
C6 ADVMOT history
C6 ADV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 85,486 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 ADV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 ADV was last recorded at 85,486 miles on 8 May 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Apr 2012: 53,029 miles, lower than 362,993 miles on 20 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 85,067 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 419 miles
- Average per year
- 3,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,486 miles
- 2025 – 85,067 miles
- 2024 – 84,413 miles
- 2023 – 84,101 miles
- 2022 – 83,336 miles
- 2021 – 81,200 miles
- 2020 – 80,972 miles
- 2019 – 78,824 miles
- 2018 – 76,542 miles
- 2017 – 76,530 miles
- 2015 – 74,643 miles
- 2013 – 61,636 miles
- 2012 – 53,029 miles
- 2011 – 362,993 miles
- 2010 – 27,879 miles
- 2009 – 23,562 miles
- 2008 – 17,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,486 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,486 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 85,486 miles
- Test number
- 877801916094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail85,486 miles (+419)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,486 miles
- Test number
- 341833612139
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass85,067 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 85,067 miles
- Test number
- 384074514505
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,067 miles (+654)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,067 miles
- Test number
- 129864766447
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,413 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,413 miles
- Test number
- 742407325525
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail84,412 miles (+311)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,412 miles
- Test number
- 543852309900
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass84,101 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 84,101 miles
- Test number
- 286107662981
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail84,101 miles (+765)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,101 miles
- Test number
- 496943178313
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass83,336 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,336 miles
- Test number
- 153532362145
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,331 miles (+2,131)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,331 miles
- Test number
- 528061155106
- DangerousOffside Rear step bolt missing
- MajorCentral Brake lining(s) contaminated hand brake (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass81,200 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 81,200 miles
- Test number
- 229715991645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,200 miles (+228)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,200 miles
- Test number
- 898775004473
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Leaking onto brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,972 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,972 miles
- Test number
- 360765188172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,969 miles (+2,145)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,969 miles
- Test number
- 348255590467
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,824 miles (+2,282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,824 miles
- Test number
- 475789720351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,542 miles
- Test number
- 801686594355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,542 miles (+12)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,542 miles
- Test number
- 982216081506
- FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail76,530 miles (+1,887)13 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,530 miles
- Test number
- 207339755935
- FailureBrake performance not tested due to corroded pipes (3.7.A.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront axle breather broken.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 74,643 miles
- Test number
- 758565885047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,643 miles (+13,007)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,643 miles
- Test number
- 905665785001
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass61,636 miles (+5,933)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 61,636 miles
- Test number
- 955516883110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,703 miles (+2,674)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,703 miles
- Test number
- 306218203122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,029 miles (-309,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 53,029 miles
- Test number
- 899899202165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass362,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 362,993 miles
- Test number
- 885820111134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail362,993 miles (+335,114)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 362,993 miles
- Test number
- 749228401188
- FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass27,879 miles (+4,317)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,879 miles
- Test number
- 522359790020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,562 miles (+5,823)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 23,562 miles
- Test number
- 162353699460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,739 miles
- Test number
- 540673598016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C6 ADV
- Does C6 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 ADV is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C6 ADV?
- The MOT on C6 ADV is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C6 ADV done?
- C6 ADV was recorded at 85,486 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
- Has C6 ADV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 ADV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on C6 ADV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C6 ADV find?
- C6 ADV passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.
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