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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

C6 BDSMOT history

C6 BDS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

C6 BDS silver 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 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,500 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 BDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 BDS was last recorded at 128,500 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,071 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,429 miles
Average per year
4,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,500 miles
  • 2023 – 127,071 miles
  • 2022 – 110,516 miles
  • 2020 – 99,997 miles
  • 2019 – 94,720 miles
  • 2018 – 86,941 miles
  • 2017 – 83,561 miles
  • 2016 – 79,130 miles
  • 2015 – 74,337 miles
  • 2014 – 70,723 miles
  • 2013 – 66,806 miles
  • 2012 – 63,992 miles
  • 2011 – 62,143 miles
  • 2010 – 60,454 miles
  • 2009 – 58,700 miles
  • 2008 – 56,984 miles
  • 2007 – 55,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,500 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,500 miles (+1,429)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,500 miles
    Test number
    815545247168
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,071 miles (+16,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,071 miles
    Test number
    265626571743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass110,516 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,516 miles
    Test number
    741546230549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,509 miles (+10,512)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,509 miles
    Test number
    269168215149
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,997 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    208740514850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,720 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    254053857744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking grease

  7. Fail94,713 miles (+7,772)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    667932191534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking grease

  8. Pass86,941 miles (+3,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    531853196236
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront axle swivels leaking

  9. Pass83,561 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,561 miles
    Test number
    640028207210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    860753451423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking

  11. Fail79,130 miles (+4,793)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    294648133521
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking

  12. Pass74,337 miles (+3,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    487557023601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Pass70,723 miles (+3,917)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    109253844372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront swivel hubs leaking

  14. Pass66,806 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    159553353304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,992 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    277121342373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,143 miles (+1,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,143 miles
    Test number
    786753841351
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,454 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,454 miles
    Test number
    792100540345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,700 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    140492349383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    180046548305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,984 miles (+1,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    491676848360
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass55,033 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,033 miles
    Test number
    831211347350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,775 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,775 miles
    Test number
    134005707328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    753265947006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,643 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    211945147091
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOuter Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about C6 BDS

Does C6 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 BDS expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 BDS?
The MOT on C6 BDS expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 BDS done?
C6 BDS was recorded at 128,500 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,164 miles a year.
Has C6 BDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 BDS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on C6 BDS 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 C6 BDS find?
C6 BDS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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