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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1987 · 5,880 cc

C6 BTXMOT history

C6 BTX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Nov 1987. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

C6 BTX green 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 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
82,991 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 BTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
5,880 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
5 Nov 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 BTX was last recorded at 82,991 miles on 8 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2019: 82,991 miles, lower than 84,050 miles on 17 Apr 2013.
  • 8 Jul 2022: 82,991 miles, lower than 82,992 miles on 21 Jun 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,992 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Average per year
125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,991 miles
  • 2021 – 82,992 miles
  • 2020 – 82,991 miles
  • 2019 – 82,991 miles
  • 2013 – 84,050 miles
  • 2011 – 82,874 miles
  • 2010 – 82,483 miles
  • 2009 – 82,101 miles
  • 2008 – 81,758 miles
  • 2007 – 81,287 miles
  • 2006 – 80,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,991 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,991 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    971750088681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,992 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    332986078134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    504014298313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,991 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    897717969058
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users light smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension modified
    • AdvisoryRear suspension modified
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed

  5. Fail82,991 miles (-1,059)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    202481678211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users light smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension modified
    • AdvisoryRear suspension modified
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed

  6. Pass84,050 miles (+1,176)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    205257703421
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres side walls cracking due to age

  7. Pass82,874 miles (+391)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    198506761292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteFront bulkhead corroded
    • NoteO/s front brake disc

  8. Pass82,483 miles (+382)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    233984050400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bulk head corroded
    • NoteRear chassis surface corrosion

  9. Pass82,101 miles (+343)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    560004939105
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to rear chassis
    • NoteOffside and nearside bulkhead corroded and holed
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front side light dirty inside
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slight noise and play
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteSlight seepage from steering box
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  10. Pass81,758 miles (+471)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    511354138113
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBulkhead corroded and holed both sides

  11. Pass81,287 miles (+314)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    711494217132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass80,973 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,973 miles
    Test number
    591029016120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about C6 BTX

Does C6 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 BTX expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 BTX?
The MOT on C6 BTX expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 BTX done?
C6 BTX was recorded at 82,991 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 125 miles a year.
Has C6 BTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 BTX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on C6 BTX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 BTX find?
C6 BTX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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