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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,401 cc

C6 BTAMOT history

C6 BTA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

C6 BTA grey 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 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
191,271 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 BTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 BTA was last recorded at 191,271 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2014: 84,340 miles, lower than 86,264 miles on 17 Mar 2011.

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
190,697 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
574 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,271 miles
  • 2023 – 190,697 miles
  • 2022 – 188,563 miles
  • 2021 – 186,456 miles
  • 2020 – 185,209 miles
  • 2018 – 183,153 miles
  • 2017 – 177,307 miles
  • 2016 – 171,617 miles
  • 2015 – 166,970 miles
  • 2014 – 84,340 miles
  • 2011 – 86,264 miles
  • 2010 – 84,960 miles
  • 2006 – 73,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,271 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,271 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    191,271 miles
    Test number
    165387898654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,697 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,697 miles
    Test number
    678225785503
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight weap between gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail190,695 miles (+2,132)1 dangerous6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,695 miles
    Test number
    258927949412
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque reaction arm joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine more than one leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear and centre rear brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryPark brake slow to release
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySome fixing bolts missing from tow bar mounting not considered insecure

  4. Pass188,563 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,563 miles
    Test number
    486925231013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass186,456 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,456 miles
    Test number
    834230917782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,209 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    185,209 miles
    Test number
    832895425105
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail185,199 miles (+2,046)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,199 miles
    Test number
    853700044799
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated both sides contaminated by oil from swivel housing seals (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass183,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    183,153 miles
    Test number
    786110980550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,153 miles (+5,846)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,153 miles
    Test number
    395701543272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  10. Pass177,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    177,307 miles
    Test number
    390764719334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail177,307 miles (+5,690)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,307 miles
    Test number
    771290792716
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

  12. Pass171,617 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,617 miles
    Test number
    347058656819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,970 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,970 miles
    Test number
    115458145042
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront and rear b/discs corroded
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  14. Pass166,970 miles (+82,630)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    166,970 miles
    Test number
    409298245081
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront and rear b/discs corroded
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  15. Pass84,340 miles (-1,924)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    537035544048
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  16. Pass86,264 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    608276971080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,960 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    553181470046
    • NoteCrack in window screen not in swept area

  18. Fail84,939 miles (+10,958)3 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    881932160013
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCrack in window screen not in swept area

  19. Pass73,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    871488746241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 BTA

Does C6 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 BTA expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 BTA?
The MOT on C6 BTA expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 BTA done?
C6 BTA was recorded at 191,271 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has C6 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 BTA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 BTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 BTA find?
C6 BTA passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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