Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
L6 FWDMOT history
L6 FWD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,019 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 197,019 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 FWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 FWD was last recorded at 197,019 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 15,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,902 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,117 miles
- Average per year
- 9,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,019 miles
- 2025 – 181,902 miles
- 2024 – 168,421 miles
- 2023 – 155,642 miles
- 2022 – 143,677 miles
- 2021 – 131,072 miles
- 2020 – 121,478 miles
- 2019 – 113,764 miles
- 2018 – 105,885 miles
- 2017 – 98,762 miles
- 2016 – 90,746 miles
- 2015 – 80,860 miles
- 2014 – 71,144 miles
- 2013 – 59,491 miles
- 2012 – 50,057 miles
- 2011 – 42,777 miles
- 2010 – 34,876 miles
- 2009 – 24,649 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid at minimum (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,019 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 197,019 miles
- Test number
- 624778892863
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid at minimum (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail197,019 miles (+15,117)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,019 miles
- Test number
- 199564124098
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid at minimum (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass181,902 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 181,902 miles
- Test number
- 756727313663
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,902 miles (+13,481)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,902 miles
- Test number
- 562892366669
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,421 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 168,421 miles
- Test number
- 921661830796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,421 miles (+12,779)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,421 miles
- Test number
- 936692772704
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,642 miles (+11,965)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 155,642 miles
- Test number
- 915983774371
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass143,677 miles (+12,605)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,677 miles
- Test number
- 706154892738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,072 miles (+9,594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 131,072 miles
- Test number
- 967240206862
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass121,478 miles (+7,714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 121,478 miles
- Test number
- 411690255067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass113,764 miles (+7,879)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 113,764 miles
- Test number
- 982097452976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,885 miles (+7,123)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 105,885 miles
- Test number
- 580239130014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,762 miles (+8,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 98,762 miles
- Test number
- 848893389880
- AdvisoryOil leak from front diff
Pass90,746 miles (+9,886)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,746 miles
- Test number
- 849884671355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,860 miles (+9,716)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 80,860 miles
- Test number
- 705927385181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass71,144 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,144 miles
- Test number
- 569465804210
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail71,143 miles (+11,652)10 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,143 miles
- Test number
- 649714704277
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass59,491 miles (+9,434)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,491 miles
- Test number
- 169760383436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,057 miles (+7,280)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,057 miles
- Test number
- 526887682015
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,777 miles (+7,901)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,777 miles
- Test number
- 789757881017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,876 miles (+10,227)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,876 miles
- Test number
- 840474850028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,649 miles
- Test number
- 331375869085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 FWD
- Does L6 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 FWD is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 FWD?
- The MOT on L6 FWD is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 FWD done?
- L6 FWD was recorded at 197,019 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,884 miles a year.
- Has L6 FWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 FWD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 FWD 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 FWD find?
- L6 FWD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid at minimum; driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap inoperative; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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