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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

L6 GPMMOT history

L6 GPM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L6 GPM black 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 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,541 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GPM was last recorded at 144,541 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 9,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,889 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,652 miles
Average per year
10,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,541 miles
  • 2025 – 134,889 miles
  • 2024 – 126,725 miles
  • 2023 – 118,559 miles
  • 2022 – 108,205 miles
  • 2021 – 94,954 miles
  • 2020 – 85,788 miles
  • 2019 – 81,159 miles
  • 2018 – 77,939 miles
  • 2017 – 70,676 miles
  • 2016 – 50,178 miles
  • 2015 – 30,411 miles
  • 2014 – 15,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear axle oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust joining flanges and nuts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,541 miles
    Test number
    189759253203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,538 miles (+9,649)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,538 miles
    Test number
    685756569353
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,889 miles
    Test number
    495265762246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail134,886 miles (+8,161)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,886 miles
    Test number
    941341933973
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,725 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,725 miles
    Test number
    387688014146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,559 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    449315891873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,205 miles (+13,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    761489631238
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both central brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive both os ns hub seals,not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,954 miles (+9,166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,954 miles
    Test number
    710367532956
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,788 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,788 miles
    Test number
    445512800461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    396022726434
    • AdvisoryFront swivel housing seal leaking both sides offside and nearside

  11. Fail84,752 miles (+3,593)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    450285269687
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel housing seal leaking both sides offside and nearside

  12. Pass81,159 miles (+3,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    775283905930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass77,939 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    562363163724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,676 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    883220702422
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joining flanges and nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leal

  15. Fail70,675 miles (+20,497)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    336746101416
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joining flanges and nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leal

  16. Pass50,178 miles (+19,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    138323401751
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub oil seals leaking
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  17. Pass30,411 miles (+14,739)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    475252405231
    • NoteBoth front hub oil seals leaking slightly
    • NoteRear diff oil seal leaking
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass15,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    618047424288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 GPM

Does L6 GPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GPM is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GPM?
The MOT on L6 GPM is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GPM done?
L6 GPM was recorded at 144,541 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,813 miles a year.
Has L6 GPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GPM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 GPM 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 GPM find?
L6 GPM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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