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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

D6 RGWMOT history

D6 RGW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

D6 RGW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,175 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D6 RGW
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
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D6 RGW was last recorded at 97,175 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,171 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,175 miles
  • 2025 – 96,511 miles
  • 2024 – 96,511 miles
  • 2023 – 95,375 miles
  • 2022 – 94,424 miles
  • 2021 – 92,509 miles
  • 2020 – 88,920 miles
  • 2019 – 86,936 miles
  • 2017 – 83,614 miles
  • 2016 – 80,114 miles
  • 2015 – 75,592 miles
  • 2014 – 73,292 miles
  • 2013 – 69,078 miles
  • 2012 – 64,601 miles
  • 2011 – 58,928 miles
  • 2010 – 52,620 miles
  • 2009 – 46,529 miles
  • 2008 – 40,562 miles
  • 2007 – 32,308 miles
  • 2006 – 23,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,175 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,175 miles
    Test number
    831237017042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail97,171 miles (+660)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    218018392149
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    129668192932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,511 miles (+1,136)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,511 miles
    Test number
    521176895600
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass95,375 miles (+951)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,375 miles
    Test number
    792855115883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,424 miles (+1,915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    193709540530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,509 miles
    Test number
    118873828523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail92,507 miles (+3,587)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    963440163718
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,920 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    531534819102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail88,920 miles (+1,984)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    887603431305
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,936 miles
    Test number
    344375405920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail86,936 miles (+3,322)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,936 miles
    Test number
    344224665725
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass83,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    686691752921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,614 miles (+3,500)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    781816736476
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass80,114 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    201901040649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,099 miles (+4,507)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    480350851101
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass75,592 miles (+2,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,592 miles
    Test number
    891775394092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass73,292 miles (+4,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    305870624238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail69,078 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    805381853182
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass69,078 miles (+4,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,078 miles
    Test number
    818081053149
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass64,601 miles (+5,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,601 miles
    Test number
    248953272442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass58,928 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,928 miles
    Test number
    829190041150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,620 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,620 miles
    Test number
    942991830197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    111206029116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,529 miles (+5,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    452486129144
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass40,562 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    551713138152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,308 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    253783347192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,898 miles
    Test number
    623210256155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D6 RGW

Does D6 RGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D6 RGW is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on D6 RGW?
The MOT on D6 RGW is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D6 RGW done?
D6 RGW was recorded at 97,175 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has D6 RGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D6 RGW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on D6 RGW 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 D6 RGW find?
D6 RGW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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