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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

C6 EDUMOT history

C6 EDU is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

C6 EDU 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 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,319 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 EDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 EDU was last recorded at 123,319 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,309 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,319 miles
  • 2024 – 114,618 miles
  • 2023 – 106,033 miles
  • 2022 – 97,549 miles
  • 2021 – 88,562 miles
  • 2020 – 84,164 miles
  • 2018 – 79,873 miles
  • 2017 – 76,607 miles
  • 2016 – 69,555 miles
  • 2015 – 64,168 miles
  • 2014 – 58,187 miles
  • 2013 – 52,677 miles
  • 2012 – 49,430 miles
  • 2011 – 45,614 miles
  • 2010 – 36,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,319 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,319 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,319 miles
    Test number
    392272597712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,309 miles (+8,691)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,309 miles
    Test number
    419563713623
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play viable in the engine bay (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both rear side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,618 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    825900178550
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake / brake fluid light on dash

  4. Fail114,613 miles (+8,580)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    923357845934
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken off / rubber forward of this has become loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake / brake fluid light on dash

  5. Pass106,033 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,033 miles
    Test number
    324993012980
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail106,028 miles (+8,479)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    134369009548
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 on the front of the hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x1 on the hockey stick (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,549 miles (+8,987)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    853393439128
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,562 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    135765307461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,164 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    362764078827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    789197550379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,873 miles (+3,266)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    398488206440
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,607 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,607 miles
    Test number
    236282029312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine sump
    • AdvisoryOil leak front diff
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Fail76,602 miles (+7,047)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    924137221470
    • FailureLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine sump
    • AdvisoryOil leak front diff
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass69,555 miles (+5,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,555 miles
    Test number
    970444340102
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryServo performance weak

  15. Pass64,168 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    542130166408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

  16. Fail64,166 miles (+5,979)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,166 miles
    Test number
    135272316293
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing screen slightly

  17. Pass58,187 miles (+5,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    627694694221
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass52,677 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    406043683231
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit (3mm)
    • NoteRear tyres close to legal limit(3mm)

  19. Fail52,672 miles (+3,242)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    885093683224
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit (3mm)
    • NoteRear tyres close to legal limit(3mm)

  20. Pass49,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    418883482226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail49,430 miles (+3,816)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    309883682292
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass45,614 miles (+9,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    869751771290
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass36,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    351363790209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 EDU

Does C6 EDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 EDU expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 EDU?
The MOT on C6 EDU expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 EDU done?
C6 EDU was recorded at 123,319 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
Has C6 EDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 EDU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 EDU 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 EDU find?
C6 EDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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