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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

C6 PHNMOT history

C6 PHN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 194,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

C6 PHN 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,678 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 PHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 PHN was last recorded at 194,678 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,376 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
6,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,678 miles
  • 2024 – 192,376 miles
  • 2023 – 188,708 miles
  • 2022 – 187,078 miles
  • 2021 – 186,144 miles
  • 2020 – 183,179 miles
  • 2019 – 178,976 miles
  • 2018 – 168,787 miles
  • 2017 – 159,383 miles
  • 2016 – 157,129 miles
  • 2015 – 157,129 miles
  • 2014 – 157,129 miles
  • 2013 – 157,128 miles
  • 2012 – 145,175 miles
  • 2011 – 130,077 miles
  • 2010 – 119,101 miles
  • 2009 – 108,560 miles
  • 2008 – 96,590 miles
  • 2007 – 84,929 miles
  • 2006 – 73,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,678 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,678 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,678 miles
    Test number
    913859849437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass192,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    192,376 miles
    Test number
    655436839113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail192,376 miles (+3,668)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,376 miles
    Test number
    508569987883
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass188,708 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,708 miles
    Test number
    427367302198
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass187,078 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    187,078 miles
    Test number
    888378525765
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various leaks around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,144 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    186,144 miles
    Test number
    104660189348
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail186,137 miles (+2,958)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,137 miles
    Test number
    770328031384
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass183,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    183,179 miles
    Test number
    959860384512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,179 miles (+4,203)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,179 miles
    Test number
    575872520571
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass178,976 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2020
    Odometer
    178,976 miles
    Test number
    230754299791
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail178,975 miles (+10,188)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,975 miles
    Test number
    780850195515
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass168,787 miles (+9,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,787 miles
    Test number
    803926592989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass159,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,383 miles
    Test number
    590572805335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail159,383 miles (+2,254)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,383 miles
    Test number
    563975371400
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass157,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    326124184546
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass157,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    917975415189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,129 miles9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    256763185014
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass157,129 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    805261994024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  19. Fail157,129 miles (+1)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,129 miles
    Test number
    239886784047
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  20. Pass157,128 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    157,128 miles
    Test number
    658215913116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrade pedal rubber slightly deterioated
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

  21. Fail157,128 miles (+11,953)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,128 miles
    Test number
    296774813427
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrade pedal rubber slightly deterioated
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

  22. Pass145,175 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    408815342199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  23. Fail145,175 miles (+15,098)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    875875742191
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  24. Pass130,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,077 miles
    Test number
    405468541102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail130,077 miles (+10,976)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,077 miles
    Test number
    406216241156
    • FailureFront Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass119,101 miles (+10,541)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,101 miles
    Test number
    760711770097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass108,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    290252179025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,560 miles (+11,970)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    722059069037
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass96,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    260506368000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail96,590 miles (+11,661)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    744187958054
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass84,929 miles (+11,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    383677657031
    • 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)

  32. Pass73,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,203 miles
    Test number
    502995446066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 PHN

Does C6 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 PHN is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 PHN?
The MOT on C6 PHN is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 PHN done?
C6 PHN was recorded at 194,678 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
Has C6 PHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 PHN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 PHN 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 PHN find?
C6 PHN passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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