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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

C6 CXAMOT history

C6 CXA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

C6 CXA 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 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
196,278 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 CXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 CXA was last recorded at 196,278 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2012: 15,976 miles, lower than 147,739 miles on 18 Jan 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
195,648 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
6,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,278 miles
  • 2022 – 195,648 miles
  • 2021 – 193,391 miles
  • 2020 – 189,630 miles
  • 2019 – 188,090 miles
  • 2018 – 183,398 miles
  • 2017 – 182,580 miles
  • 2016 – 181,608 miles
  • 2015 – 179,698 miles
  • 2014 – 175,412 miles
  • 2013 – 171,155 miles
  • 2012 – 15,976 miles
  • 2011 – 147,739 miles
  • 2010 – 135,605 miles
  • 2009 – 124,547 miles
  • 2008 – 114,422 miles
  • 2007 – 101,125 miles
  • 2006 – 87,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,278 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront both swivel joints damp
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Inner chassis coroded but not considered excsive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,278 miles (+630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    196,278 miles
    Test number
    182777806297
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel joints damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,648 miles (+2,257)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,648 miles
    Test number
    280995638886
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass193,391 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    193,391 miles
    Test number
    281232111180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,630 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,630 miles
    Test number
    254245145400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,090 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    188,090 miles
    Test number
    303484427500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,398 miles (+818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    183,398 miles
    Test number
    514293578949
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,580 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    182,580 miles
    Test number
    881257777516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner chassis coroded but not considered excsive
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  8. Fail182,562 miles (+954)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,562 miles
    Test number
    969607359561
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner chassis coroded but not considered excsive
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  9. Pass181,608 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    181,608 miles
    Test number
    378298712395
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj worn.

  10. Fail181,600 miles (+1,902)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,600 miles
    Test number
    852345561889
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty Switch does not have a positive action. (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft uj worn.

  11. Pass179,698 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    179,698 miles
    Test number
    125520075474
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play

  12. Fail179,698 miles (+4,286)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,698 miles
    Test number
    297920175026
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper bush has slight play

  13. Pass175,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    175,412 miles
    Test number
    427827074076
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail175,412 miles (+4,257)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,412 miles
    Test number
    899767974004
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass171,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    171,155 miles
    Test number
    466933023019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail171,155 miles (+155,179)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,155 miles
    Test number
    686632723090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass15,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,976 miles
    Test number
    186784622499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,976 miles (-131,763)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,976 miles
    Test number
    805733422095
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

  19. Pass147,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    947638411016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,738 miles (+12,133)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,738 miles
    Test number
    808488611039
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass135,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    332765820093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail135,605 miles (+11,058)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,605 miles
    Test number
    521882410050
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass124,547 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,547 miles
    Test number
    131229109099
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked

  24. Fail124,544 miles (+10,122)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    541649909058
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked

  25. Pass114,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    801540518039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail114,422 miles (+13,297)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,422 miles
    Test number
    521980918029
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass101,125 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    101,125 miles
    Test number
    424180817089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass87,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    491013616090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 CXA

Does C6 CXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 CXA expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 CXA?
The MOT on C6 CXA expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 CXA done?
C6 CXA was recorded at 196,278 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
Has C6 CXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 CXA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on C6 CXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 CXA find?
C6 CXA passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: front steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm; front both swivel joints damp; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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