Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L6 MMLMOT history
L6 MML is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 124,958 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,503 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 MML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 MML was last recorded at 124,958 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,950 miles · 9 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,503 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,958 miles
- 2025 – 124,019 miles
- 2024 – 120,656 miles
- 2023 – 119,085 miles
- 2022 – 117,543 miles
- 2021 – 115,372 miles
- 2020 – 113,339 miles
- 2019 – 106,580 miles
- 2018 – 99,499 miles
- 2017 – 89,091 miles
- 2016 – 87,758 miles
- 2015 – 78,110 miles
- 2014 – 69,618 miles
- 2013 – 61,972 miles
- 2012 – 57,439 miles
- 2011 – 55,983 miles
- 2010 – 51,166 miles
- 2009 – 47,634 miles
- 2008 – 44,223 miles
- 2007 – 39,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,958 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAdvancing underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,958 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 124,958 miles
- Test number
- 884529756325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAdvancing underbody corrosion
Fail124,950 miles (+931)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,950 miles
- Test number
- 862199352726
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvancing underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,019 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 124,019 miles
- Test number
- 269756449415
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail124,004 miles (+3,348)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,004 miles
- Test number
- 334852955855
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass120,656 miles (+1,571)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 120,656 miles
- Test number
- 751441916235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,085 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 119,085 miles
- Test number
- 804012108253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,058 miles (+1,515)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,058 miles
- Test number
- 405976625505
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,543 miles (+2,171)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 117,543 miles
- Test number
- 133340006950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,372 miles (+2,033)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 115,372 miles
- Test number
- 116295962517
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass113,339 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 113,339 miles
- Test number
- 514313898790
- AdvisoryFront panhard rod fixings were loose.
- AdvisoryRear No. plate obscured by load ladder
- AdvisorySteering box, drop arm ball joint - gaiter split.
- AdvisoryWipers park in drivers view
Fail113,339 miles (+6,759)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,339 miles
- Test number
- 717665717120
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront panhard rod fixings were loose.
- AdvisoryRear No. plate obscured by load ladder
- AdvisorySteering box, drop arm ball joint - gaiter split.
- AdvisoryWipers park in drivers view
Pass106,580 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,580 miles
- Test number
- 413059088392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,578 miles (+7,079)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,578 miles
- Test number
- 857441928424
- DangerousCentral Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass99,499 miles (+10,408)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 99,499 miles
- Test number
- 902860182996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,091 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 89,091 miles
- Test number
- 291517508486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,758 miles (+9,648)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,758 miles
- Test number
- 228770698520
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass78,110 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,110 miles
- Test number
- 163554369114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Fail78,110 miles (+8,492)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,110 miles
- Test number
- 124832357962
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Pass69,618 miles (+7,646)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,618 miles
- Test number
- 697959304354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,972 miles (+4,533)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 61,972 miles
- Test number
- 636689933324
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteAll road tyre sidewalls perished, advise
- NoteFront wipers smear, advise
Pass57,439 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,439 miles
- Test number
- 815647012356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,983 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,983 miles
- Test number
- 308517941314
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail55,983 miles (+4,817)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,983 miles
- Test number
- 805206341380
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass51,166 miles (+3,532)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 51,166 miles
- Test number
- 613749750112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,634 miles
- Test number
- 284992859460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,634 miles (+3,411)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,634 miles
- Test number
- 344092659138
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass44,223 miles (+5,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 44,223 miles
- Test number
- 341976558125
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass39,118 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 39,118 miles
- Test number
- 422552257156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,081 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,081 miles
- Test number
- 570979747133
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
- NoteCoolant level low
Questions about L6 MML
- Does L6 MML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 MML is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 MML?
- The MOT on L6 MML is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 MML done?
- L6 MML was recorded at 124,958 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
- Has L6 MML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 MML has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 MML 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 MML find?
- L6 MML passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; advancing underbody corrosion.
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