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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L6 JUTMOT history

L6 JUT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L6 JUT green 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,210 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 JUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 JUT was last recorded at 128,210 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,166 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
2,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,210 miles
  • 2024 – 128,166 miles
  • 2022 – 128,020 miles
  • 2021 – 126,438 miles
  • 2020 – 124,639 miles
  • 2019 – 123,200 miles
  • 2018 – 122,607 miles
  • 2017 – 120,625 miles
  • 2016 – 117,597 miles
  • 2015 – 111,220 miles
  • 2014 – 105,578 miles
  • 2013 – 97,806 miles
  • 2012 – 92,445 miles
  • 2010 – 88,465 miles
  • 2009 – 84,701 miles
  • 2007 – 78,400 miles
  • 2006 – 75,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front front ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,210 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    618942672148
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front front ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,210 miles (+44)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    260619018137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front front ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,166 miles (+146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,166 miles
    Test number
    497980759161
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding

  4. Pass128,020 miles (+1,582)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,020 miles
    Test number
    997262244416
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy and from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy and from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,438 miles (+1,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,438 miles
    Test number
    979339340410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,639 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,639 miles
    Test number
    836937785604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corrosion forming
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear passenger cab steps seized in up position and offside corroded. appears not in use

  7. Fail124,639 miles (+1,439)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,639 miles
    Test number
    395074361918
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corrosion forming
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear passenger cab steps seized in up position and offside corroded. appears not in use

  8. Pass123,200 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,200 miles
    Test number
    168788485775
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade slightly split but clearing screen adequately

  9. Pass122,607 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    575328895024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,625 miles (+3,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    386462839146
    • AdvisoryOil leak various engine and transmission leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • AdvisoryHorn sounds upon turning off ignition
    • AdvisorySteering damper head bushes slightly loose

  11. Pass117,597 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,597 miles
    Test number
    387823262636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,220 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,220 miles
    Test number
    289725635074
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil leak
    • NoteRear diff pinion oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper (shock absorber type) bushes worn

  13. Fail111,220 miles (+5,642)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,220 miles
    Test number
    848652825099
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront diff pinion oil leak
    • NoteRear diff pinion oil leak
    • NoteSteering damper (shock absorber type) bushes worn

  14. Pass105,578 miles (+7,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    588608904004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,806 miles (+5,361)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    399390813007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass92,445 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    169833012489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,465 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,465 miles
    Test number
    251287100264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,701 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    120483969037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,400 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    403309307177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,206 miles
    Test number
    724385966035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 JUT

Does L6 JUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 JUT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 JUT?
The MOT on L6 JUT is valid until 19 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 JUT done?
L6 JUT was recorded at 128,210 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,602 miles a year.
Has L6 JUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 JUT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 JUT 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 JUT find?
L6 JUT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front front ball joint cover; rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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