
Land Rover Defender
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass160,399 miles (+942)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 160,399 miles
- Test number
- 390743591410
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass146,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 146,502 miles
- Test number
- 790446369509
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
Pass124,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 124,681 miles
- Test number
- 494395409553
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass116,746 miles (+9,164)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 116,746 miles
- Test number
- 697704614147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,582 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 107,582 miles
- Test number
- 157740223168
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass100,965 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 100,965 miles
- Test number
- 703028490014
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass87,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 87,811 miles
- Test number
- 114252548071
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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