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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

C6 FYLMOT history

C6 FYL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

C6 FYL green 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,898 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 FYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
25 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 FYL was last recorded at 115,898 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,201 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,697 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,898 miles
  • 2025 – 110,201 miles
  • 2024 – 100,980 miles
  • 2023 – 94,561 miles
  • 2022 – 87,101 miles
  • 2021 – 86,421 miles
  • 2020 – 85,882 miles
  • 2019 – 84,995 miles
  • 2018 – 83,358 miles
  • 2017 – 81,850 miles
  • 2016 – 80,191 miles
  • 2015 – 78,245 miles
  • 2014 – 76,443 miles
  • 2013 – 75,047 miles
  • 2012 – 73,433 miles
  • 2011 – 71,560 miles
  • 2010 – 66,851 miles
  • 2009 – 62,242 miles
  • 2008 – 58,420 miles
  • 2007 – 55,002 miles
  • 2006 – 50,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,898 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryChassis heavily corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,898 miles (+5,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,898 miles
    Test number
    601589995945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded

  2. Pass110,201 miles (+9,221)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,201 miles
    Test number
    836027304485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded

  3. Pass100,980 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    717506823643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded

  4. Fail100,968 miles (+6,407)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,968 miles
    Test number
    764094191522
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded

  5. Pass94,561 miles (+7,460)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,561 miles
    Test number
    863749918610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust badly corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily corroded

  6. Pass87,101 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,101 miles
    Test number
    817558968654
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  7. Pass86,421 miles (+539)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,421 miles
    Test number
    897081117417
    • MinorNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  8. Pass85,882 miles (+887)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    862706747964
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  9. Pass84,995 miles (+1,637)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    520512949546
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mounting point corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism worn

  10. Pass83,358 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    526032359285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  11. Fail83,357 miles (+1,507)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    441792815829
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  12. Pass81,850 miles (+1,659)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    895577930078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  13. Pass80,191 miles (+1,946)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,191 miles
    Test number
    626380165032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outrigger (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated.

  14. Pass78,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    890932770603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

  15. Fail78,245 miles (+1,802)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    793116764152
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but not within prescribed area

  16. Pass76,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,443 miles
    Test number
    386973834272
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail76,443 miles (+1,396)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,443 miles
    Test number
    275383434229
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass75,047 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    125634333284
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion at underside of vehicle

  19. Fail75,046 miles (+1,613)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    909393533262
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion at underside of vehicle

  20. Pass73,433 miles (+1,873)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    919546032258
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion at underside of vehicle

  21. Pass71,560 miles (+4,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    446686631220
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    311859620249
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail66,851 miles (+4,609)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    981969020224
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass62,242 miles (+3,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    561717319271
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass58,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    644075038218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,420 miles (+3,418)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    653445938212
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass55,002 miles (+4,088)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    584626837216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/S/R SYSPENSION REBOUND STOP MISSING

  28. Pass50,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    362105036406
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE DAMEGED ADVICE

Questions about C6 FYL

Does C6 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 FYL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 FYL?
The MOT on C6 FYL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 FYL done?
C6 FYL was recorded at 115,898 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has C6 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 FYL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 FYL 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 FYL find?
C6 FYL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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