Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2012
L6 EXFMOT history
L6 EXF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 86,882 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 EXF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 EXF was last recorded at 86,882 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,879 miles · 15 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,882 miles
- 2025 – 85,907 miles
- 2024 – 85,359 miles
- 2023 – 80,394 miles
- 2022 – 76,350 miles
- 2021 – 73,968 miles
- 2020 – 71,070 miles
- 2019 – 66,502 miles
- 2017 – 56,154 miles
- 2016 – 44,219 miles
- 2015 – 35,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,882 miles
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,882 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 86,882 miles
- Test number
- 143986187159
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail86,879 miles (+972)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,879 miles
- Test number
- 300374442715
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass85,907 miles (+548)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 85,907 miles
- Test number
- 362075123078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint play
Pass85,359 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 85,359 miles
- Test number
- 779986912567
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail85,358 miles (+4,964)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,358 miles
- Test number
- 589181828334
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass80,394 miles (+4,044)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,394 miles
- Test number
- 113401632805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,350 miles (+2,382)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 76,350 miles
- Test number
- 580518803273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,968 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 73,968 miles
- Test number
- 289640349159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,070 miles (+4,568)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 71,070 miles
- Test number
- 640627373901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,502 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 66,502 miles
- Test number
- 884155979105
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass62,762 miles (+6,608)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,762 miles
- Test number
- 757909399800
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,154 miles (+4,063)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 56,154 miles
- Test number
- 660463738355
- AdvisoryDrag link 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)
Pass52,091 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 52,091 miles
- Test number
- 107401923135
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass50,598 miles (+6,379)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 50,598 miles
- Test number
- 419466259897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,219 miles (+8,983)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,219 miles
- Test number
- 359368239257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,236 miles
- Test number
- 136213965008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,236 miles (+875)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,236 miles
- Test number
- 265292465085
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteFront brake pads worn
Pass34,361 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 34,361 miles
- Test number
- 735293635016
- NoteO/s front inner side wall cut
Questions about L6 EXF
- Does L6 EXF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 EXF is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 EXF?
- The MOT on L6 EXF is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 EXF done?
- L6 EXF was recorded at 86,882 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
- Has L6 EXF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 EXF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 EXF 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 L6 EXF find?
- L6 EXF passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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