
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
C6 SVPMOT history
C6 SVP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 219,213 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 219,213 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C6 SVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 24 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C6 SVP was last recorded at 219,213 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 215,993 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,220 miles
- Average per year
- 8,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,213 miles
- 2025 – 215,993 miles
- 2024 – 213,298 miles
- 2023 – 211,019 miles
- 2022 – 207,317 miles
- 2021 – 206,143 miles
- 2020 – 203,681 miles
- 2019 – 199,909 miles
- 2018 – 196,702 miles
- 2017 – 193,065 miles
- 2016 – 187,683 miles
- 2015 – 179,289 miles
- 2014 – 172,835 miles
- 2013 – 162,245 miles
- 2012 – 153,439 miles
- 2011 – 145,539 miles
- 2010 – 134,260 miles
- 2009 – 115,239 miles
- 2008 – 93,981 miles
- 2007 – 76,172 miles
- 2006 – 49,500 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Both rear bump stops missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,213 miles (+3,220)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 219,213 miles
- Test number
- 129805408362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,993 miles (+2,695)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 215,993 miles
- Test number
- 736040783718
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass213,298 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 213,298 miles
- Test number
- 311856047665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,019 miles (+3,702)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 211,019 miles
- Test number
- 987992084820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,317 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 207,317 miles
- Test number
- 537143963344
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
Fail207,317 miles (+1,174)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,317 miles
- Test number
- 118663024335
- MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis holed at both rear tie rods front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member holed at towbar mounting area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
Pass206,143 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 206,143 miles
- Test number
- 141728245192
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking grease
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryTransfer box output shaft leaking oil, near handbrake shoes
Fail206,143 miles (+2,462)9 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,143 miles
- Test number
- 960490812014
- MajorFuel system component leaking leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes contaminated with oil, swollen (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking grease
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryTransfer box output shaft leaking oil, near handbrake shoes
Pass203,681 miles (+3,772)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 203,681 miles
- Test number
- 129007849974
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner/outter (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both axle input hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear output of transfer box prop brake area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub seals slight leak
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFuel pump noisey
Pass199,909 miles (+3,207)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 199,909 miles
- Test number
- 587603690936
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pump noisey in tank
- AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop missing
Pass196,702 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 196,702 miles
- Test number
- 890043671776
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pump noisey
Fail196,702 miles (+3,637)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,702 miles
- Test number
- 925247698257
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel pump noisey
Pass193,065 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 193,065 miles
- Test number
- 261906803636
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub seals leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryParking brake drum contaminated with oil (efficiency good)
- AdvisoryStain on fuel tank
Fail193,065 miles (+5,382)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,065 miles
- Test number
- 259053691877
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel hub seals leaking slightly
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryParking brake drum contaminated with oil (efficiency good)
- AdvisoryStain on fuel tank
Pass187,683 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 187,683 miles
- Test number
- 250818994907
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear joint lift (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rear u/j dry
Fail187,683 miles (+8,394)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,683 miles
- Test number
- 558494329379
- FailureFuel system component leaking diesel leaking down rear of engine (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear tie rod mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear joint lift (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rear u/j dry
Pass179,289 miles (+6,454)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 179,289 miles
- Test number
- 339272635154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,835 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 172,835 miles
- Test number
- 885520624118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,832 miles (+10,587)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,832 miles
- Test number
- 237303914172
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront prop u/j worn
Pass162,245 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 162,245 miles
- Test number
- 209951003458
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail162,240 miles (+8,801)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,240 miles
- Test number
- 925549193049
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Pass153,439 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 153,439 miles
- Test number
- 795461232155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,539 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 145,539 miles
- Test number
- 417541701242
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail145,515 miles (+11,255)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,515 miles
- Test number
- 789990101262
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass134,260 miles (+19,021)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 134,260 miles
- Test number
- 192283380109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,239 miles (+21,258)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 115,239 miles
- Test number
- 472048569184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,981 miles (+17,809)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 93,981 miles
- Test number
- 291836188439
- NoteN/s/f wiper blade starting to split
Pass76,172 miles (+26,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 76,172 miles
- Test number
- 673801077111
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,500 miles (+3,159)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 49,500 miles
- Test number
- 714704046133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,341 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,341 miles
- Test number
- 520331556008
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth rear and offside front mudflaps missing
Pass46,341 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 46,341 miles
- Test number
- 852981156054
- NoteBoth rear and offside front mudflaps missing
Questions about C6 SVP
- Does C6 SVP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 SVP is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C6 SVP?
- The MOT on C6 SVP is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C6 SVP done?
- C6 SVP was recorded at 219,213 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,477 miles a year.
- Has C6 SVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C6 SVP has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on C6 SVP 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 SVP find?
- C6 SVP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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