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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1988 · 2,496 cc

C6 PJPMOT history

C6 PJP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Nov 1988. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

C6 PJP blue 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,658 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 PJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
22 Nov 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 PJP was last recorded at 150,658 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,358 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,300 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,658 miles
  • 2024 – 148,358 miles
  • 2023 – 143,432 miles
  • 2022 – 137,190 miles
  • 2021 – 137,050 miles
  • 2020 – 135,641 miles
  • 2018 – 134,853 miles
  • 2017 – 134,233 miles
  • 2016 – 133,808 miles
  • 2015 – 132,030 miles
  • 2014 – 131,745 miles
  • 2013 – 131,507 miles
  • 2012 – 131,069 miles
  • 2009 – 129,682 miles
  • 2008 – 126,510 miles
  • 2007 – 124,377 miles
  • 2006 – 118,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,658 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Hazard warning switch faulty warning light in switch not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear u/j on rear prop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s rear tyre as uneven wear pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,658 miles (+2,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,658 miles
    Test number
    744619871593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass148,358 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    820630880492
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty warning light in switch not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear u/j on rear prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre as uneven wear pattern
  3. Fail148,358 miles (+4,926)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    122973112668
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty warning light in switch not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear u/j on rear prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre as uneven wear pattern
  4. Pass143,432 miles (+6,242)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    268487781777
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass137,190 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,190 miles
    Test number
    902442254046
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass137,050 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    738220106595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,641 miles
    Test number
    367094874060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    516328824960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,853 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,853 miles
    Test number
    315494518134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,850 miles (+617)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,850 miles
    Test number
    740414873204
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass134,233 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,233 miles
    Test number
    691010856486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,808 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,808 miles
    Test number
    981724602568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,030 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,030 miles
    Test number
    245241366366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,745 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,745 miles
    Test number
    158209354223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,507 miles
    Test number
    669074353210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,507 miles (+438)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,507 miles
    Test number
    355403453422
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Fail131,069 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    248036152265
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass131,069 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    785166452253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,682 miles (+3,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    129,682 miles
    Test number
    300500029483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  20. Pass126,510 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    693562928253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,377 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    124,377 miles
    Test number
    410585317284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    118,941 miles
    Test number
    292255296457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 PJP

Does C6 PJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 PJP is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 PJP?
The MOT on C6 PJP is valid until 14 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 PJP done?
C6 PJP was recorded at 150,658 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has C6 PJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 PJP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 PJP 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 PJP find?
C6 PJP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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