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Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L6 PBYMOT history

L6 PBY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L6 PBY 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,399 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 PBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 PBY was last recorded at 160,399 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,457 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
3,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,399 miles
  • 2024 – 159,457 miles
  • 2023 – 158,599 miles
  • 2022 – 153,258 miles
  • 2021 – 146,502 miles
  • 2020 – 140,084 miles
  • 2019 – 137,937 miles
  • 2018 – 133,707 miles
  • 2017 – 129,681 miles
  • 2016 – 124,681 miles
  • 2014 – 116,746 miles
  • 2013 – 107,582 miles
  • 2011 – 105,581 miles
  • 2010 – 100,965 miles
  • 2009 – 96,716 miles
  • 2008 – 87,811 miles
  • 2006 – 84,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,399 miles

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front lower suspension arms front bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,399 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,399 miles
    Test number
    390743591410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,457 miles
    Test number
    847278800024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail159,457 miles (+858)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,457 miles
    Test number
    804333245985
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass158,599 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,599 miles
    Test number
    514072397211
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. Fail158,597 miles (+5,339)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    990738885869
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Damper (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened front tie rod n/s bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. Pass153,258 miles (+6,756)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,258 miles
    Test number
    794399748932
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass146,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    790446369509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,502 miles (+6,418)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    398429674673
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  9. Pass140,084 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,084 miles
    Test number
    182625033345
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spear leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking back of transfer box onto transmission handbrake backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. Fail140,082 miles (+2,145)11 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,082 miles
    Test number
    776373099467
    • MajorBrake performance not tested oil on rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFuel hose insecure clip missing rubber hose to fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard bar bush on body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush on axel, bolt also looks to be moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front joint going to transmission brake (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard bar bush on axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'A' frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seal weeping on transfer case on to back plate of transmission handbrake
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  11. Pass137,937 miles (+158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    745094446573
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms front bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box drop arm
  12. Fail137,779 miles (+4,072)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,779 miles
    Test number
    427120510899
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms front bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box drop arm
  13. Pass133,707 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,707 miles
    Test number
    964040763881
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones front bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail133,706 miles (+4,025)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,706 miles
    Test number
    607013310456
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bush (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones front bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear shocks upper and lower bushes slightly worn
  15. Pass129,681 miles (+5,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,681 miles
    Test number
    816918592434
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front "hockey stick" arms front bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear trailing arm bush to axle worn
  16. Pass124,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    494395409553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,681 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,681 miles
    Test number
    690362157809
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross memeber (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    657394215147
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  19. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    967315805105
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass116,746 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    697704614147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,582 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,582 miles
    Test number
    157740223168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,578 miles (+1,997)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    799865313124
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass105,581 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    956422911188
    • NoteMovement os rear bearing
    • NoteOs front hub leaking
    • NoteRear discs pitted & PADS VERY LOW
    • NoteWiper switch fault
  24. Fail105,580 miles (+4,615)6 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    375953101145
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteMovement os rear bearing
    • NoteOs front hub leaking
    • NoteRear discs pitted & PADS VERY LOW
    • NoteWiper switch fault
  25. Pass100,965 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,965 miles
    Test number
    703028490014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail100,957 miles (+4,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    621628770034
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
  27. Pass96,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    121249459027
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  28. Fail96,716 miles (+8,905)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    391619959026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  29. Pass87,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    114252548071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail87,811 miles (+3,346)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    831952648011
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  31. Pass84,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    610267996071
    • NoteSlight cut on edges of wiper blades

Questions about L6 PBY

Does L6 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 PBY is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 PBY?
The MOT on L6 PBY is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 PBY done?
L6 PBY was recorded at 160,399 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,865 miles a year.
Has L6 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 PBY has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 PBY 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 PBY find?
L6 PBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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