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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1992 · 5,880 cc

C6 LUGMOT history

C6 LUG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

C6 LUG black 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,696 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
5,880 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 LUG was last recorded at 175,696 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 6,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2022: 156,483 miles, lower than 164,992 miles on 24 May 2021.

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
168,839 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,857 miles
Average per year
3,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,696 miles
  • 2024 – 168,839 miles
  • 2023 – 159,882 miles
  • 2022 – 156,483 miles
  • 2021 – 164,992 miles
  • 2020 – 164,573 miles
  • 2019 – 163,228 miles
  • 2018 – 162,016 miles
  • 2014 – 159,038 miles
  • 2013 – 158,173 miles
  • 2012 – 153,939 miles
  • 2011 – 146,292 miles
  • 2010 – 138,257 miles
  • 2009 – 131,322 miles
  • 2008 – 121,564 miles
  • 2007 – 115,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,696 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,696 miles (+6,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,696 miles
    Test number
    892343059698
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass168,839 miles (+8,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,839 miles
    Test number
    776273691406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass159,882 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,882 miles
    Test number
    683324154754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,483 miles (-8,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,483 miles
    Test number
    415974022378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass164,992 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,992 miles
    Test number
    638013274451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,573 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    164,573 miles
    Test number
    822020524685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,228 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    163,228 miles
    Test number
    107621820054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,016 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    162,016 miles
    Test number
    226216836020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,038 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    159,038 miles
    Test number
    966853294080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,037 miles (+864)21 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,037 miles
    Test number
    796214684003
    • FailureCentre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has age cracks

  11. Pass158,173 miles17 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    158,173 miles
    Test number
    279996713128
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside step damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail158,173 miles (+4,234)2 repaired17 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,173 miles
    Test number
    619276313154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside step damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass153,939 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    153,939 miles
    Test number
    249468702424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance

  14. Fail153,926 miles (+7,634)12 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,926 miles
    Test number
    586936392045
    • FailureCentre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteREAR PROPSHAFT FRONT BOLTS LOOSE
    • NoteRear brake imbalance

  15. Pass146,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,292 miles
    Test number
    979441811185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,292 miles (+8,035)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,292 miles
    Test number
    737411411122
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail138,257 miles1 repaired9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,257 miles
    Test number
    291876810499
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteFront axle leaking but not contaminated brakes
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lens cracked
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  18. Pass138,257 miles (+6,935)9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    138,257 miles
    Test number
    331396610149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops missing
    • NoteFront axle leaking but not contaminated brakes
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lens cracked
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  19. Pass131,322 miles (+9,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    131,322 miles
    Test number
    400988119125
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass121,564 miles (+6,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    121,564 miles
    Test number
    942144098047
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass115,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    115,339 miles
    Test number
    172901727158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,339 miles14 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,339 miles
    Test number
    532207917110
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

Questions about C6 LUG

Does C6 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 LUG is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 LUG?
The MOT on C6 LUG is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 LUG done?
C6 LUG was recorded at 175,696 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,238 miles a year.
Has C6 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 LUG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on C6 LUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C6 LUG find?
C6 LUG passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear hub seal weeping; steering box has seepage.

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