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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

D6 RBTMOT history

D6 RBT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 21,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

D6 RBT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
21,118 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
D6 RBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

D6 RBT was last recorded at 21,118 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 4,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2021: 4,914 miles, lower than 68,059 miles on 20 May 2019.

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
16,964 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,118 miles
  • 2025 – 16,964 miles
  • 2024 – 15,232 miles
  • 2023 – 12,519 miles
  • 2022 – 8,774 miles
  • 2021 – 4,914 miles
  • 2019 – 68,059 miles
  • 2018 – 56,558 miles
  • 2016 – 48,785 miles
  • 2015 – 46,002 miles
  • 2014 – 43,112 miles
  • 2013 – 40,788 miles
  • 2012 – 36,290 miles
  • 2011 – 31,643 miles
  • 2010 – 27,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail21,118 miles
  • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
  • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail21,118 miles (+4,154)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,118 miles
    Test number
    712610528565
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  2. Pass16,964 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    16,964 miles
    Test number
    629519110312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,232 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    15,232 miles
    Test number
    348516254921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass12,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    139181883693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail12,519 miles (+3,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    221635827152
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass8,774 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    8,774 miles
    Test number
    552364804546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass4,914 miles (-63,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    4,914 miles
    Test number
    318355582367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,059 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    389026800653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,886 miles (+8,328)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    759542681621
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass56,558 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    733352878189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,785 miles (+2,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    230190621204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass46,002 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    180994769432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,112 miles (+2,324)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    639151324376
    • NoteAll tyres 7yrs old
    • NoteMinor leak from both front tractor joint seals
    • NoteSmall chip in screen
    • NoteSteering box leaking fluid , not considered excessive
    • NoteWipers dont self park
  14. Fail40,788 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,788 miles
    Test number
    339592523379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  15. Pass40,788 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,788 miles
    Test number
    657422123323
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  16. Pass36,290 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    489000012420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,643 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    698567421358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    552338590251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,069 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,069 miles
    Test number
    264178390217
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen
    • NoteO/s/r anti roll bar drop link has excessive play.
    • NoteRear diff pinion seal leaking

Questions about D6 RBT

Does D6 RBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D6 RBT expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D6 RBT?
The MOT on D6 RBT expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D6 RBT done?
D6 RBT was recorded at 21,118 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
Has D6 RBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D6 RBT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on D6 RBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D6 RBT find?
D6 RBT failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 major defects: rear prop shaft likely to become detached; brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 3 more.

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