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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

C6 DKEMOT history

C6 DKE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

C6 DKE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,941 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 DKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 DKE was last recorded at 96,941 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,471 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,470 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,941 miles
  • 2025 – 91,471 miles
  • 2024 – 86,761 miles
  • 2023 – 82,399 miles
  • 2022 – 77,802 miles
  • 2021 – 74,133 miles
  • 2020 – 71,082 miles
  • 2019 – 66,398 miles
  • 2018 – 61,984 miles
  • 2017 – 56,559 miles
  • 2016 – 48,820 miles
  • 2015 – 40,621 miles
  • 2013 – 39,701 miles
  • 2012 – 37,830 miles
  • 2011 – 36,222 miles
  • 2010 – 34,423 miles
  • 2009 – 30,829 miles
  • 2008 – 24,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,941 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border line fail)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front suspension swivels joints leaking transmission oil badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Significant oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,941 miles (+5,470)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    466223276974
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass91,471 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    568083309086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,466 miles (+4,705)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,466 miles
    Test number
    101385684141
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass86,761 miles (+4,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    286418090143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass82,399 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,399 miles
    Test number
    492628220829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    967553431414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail77,802 miles (+3,669)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    159866296374
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass74,133 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,133 miles
    Test number
    778190268378
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass71,082 miles (+4,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    883974954308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  10. Pass66,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    773050330617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border line fail) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension swivels joints leaking transmission oil badly
    • AdvisorySignificant oil leak

  11. Fail66,398 miles (+4,414)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    242650981528
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (border line fail) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension swivels joints leaking transmission oil badly
    • AdvisorySignificant oil leak

  12. Pass61,984 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    867373692276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine

  13. Fail61,984 miles (+5,425)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    328566430115
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter assemble (7.2.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine

  14. Pass56,559 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    211882381181
    • 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)

  15. Fail56,552 miles (+7,732)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,552 miles
    Test number
    653981612588
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play rod between steering drop arm and hub, ball joint at hub side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,820 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,820 miles
    Test number
    457550412874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,621 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,621 miles
    Test number
    557084255012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,701 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    535619283172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  19. Fail39,701 miles (+1,871)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    369139683167
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  20. Pass37,830 miles (+1,608)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    365342002454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake disks corroaded

  21. Pass36,222 miles (+1,799)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,222 miles
    Test number
    455459291170
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  22. Pass34,423 miles (+3,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    434305190182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass30,829 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,829 miles
    Test number
    262342909263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,827 miles (+5,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    360851809404
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass24,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    510209168127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,872 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    744359168155
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about C6 DKE

Does C6 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 DKE is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 DKE?
The MOT on C6 DKE is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 DKE done?
C6 DKE was recorded at 96,941 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has C6 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 DKE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 DKE 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 DKE find?
C6 DKE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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