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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

C6 VHTMOT history

C6 VHT is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

C6 VHT 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
38,421 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 VHT was last recorded at 38,421 miles on 15 May 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,316 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
1,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,421 miles
  • 2025 – 38,316 miles
  • 2024 – 36,708 miles
  • 2023 – 36,577 miles
  • 2022 – 34,770 miles
  • 2021 – 33,711 miles
  • 2020 – 33,605 miles
  • 2019 – 31,563 miles
  • 2018 – 29,692 miles
  • 2008 – 18,533 miles
  • 2007 – 15,927 miles
  • 2006 – 14,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,421 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,421 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    38,421 miles
    Test number
    211182324404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,316 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    880263205943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,708 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    716827261172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,577 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,577 miles
    Test number
    691438827273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,770 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    34,770 miles
    Test number
    443730005589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,711 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,711 miles
    Test number
    764167092527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,605 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    499860337025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,563 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    789767336815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    655534907130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    972928546482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    930966729227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    545243256204
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryWater pump leaking

  13. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    747904524369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteroirating
    • NoteOsf tyre perished on side wall

  14. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775133024389
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteroirating
    • NoteOsf tyre perished on side wall

  15. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756884423386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs have light surface corrosion from lack of use

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    759704423333
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs have light surface corrosion from lack of use

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    398693532389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    665220321333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    433083930465
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463856739401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    360969329335
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass18,533 miles (+2,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,533 miles
    Test number
    253766638350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass15,927 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,927 miles
    Test number
    373348177218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass14,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,120 miles
    Test number
    341264586461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 VHT

Does C6 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 VHT is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 VHT?
The MOT on C6 VHT is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 VHT done?
C6 VHT was recorded at 38,421 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,240 miles a year.
Has C6 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 VHT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on C6 VHT 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 VHT find?
C6 VHT passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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