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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L6 TCEMOT history

L6 TCE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L6 TCE 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,610 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TCE was last recorded at 170,610 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 7,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,262 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,348 miles
Average per year
5,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,610 miles
  • 2025 – 163,262 miles
  • 2024 – 158,011 miles
  • 2023 – 155,634 miles
  • 2022 – 152,574 miles
  • 2021 – 147,740 miles
  • 2020 – 145,191 miles
  • 2019 – 141,628 miles
  • 2018 – 139,286 miles
  • 2017 – 136,192 miles
  • 2016 – 132,451 miles
  • 2015 – 127,775 miles
  • 2014 – 125,482 miles
  • 2013 – 123,031 miles
  • 2012 – 117,730 miles
  • 2010 – 116,570 miles
  • 2009 – 105,764 miles
  • 2008 – 89,887 miles
  • 2007 – 72,047 miles
  • 2006 – 57,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,610 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,610 miles (+7,348)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,610 miles
    Test number
    158966646548
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass163,262 miles (+5,251)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,262 miles
    Test number
    914114388412
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass158,011 miles (+2,377)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,011 miles
    Test number
    554505170682
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass155,634 miles (+3,060)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,634 miles
    Test number
    632246741742
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass152,574 miles (+4,834)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,574 miles
    Test number
    935252746863
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,740 miles (+2,549)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,740 miles
    Test number
    463131568726
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cab baulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass145,191 miles (+3,563)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    834576606317
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,628 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,628 miles
    Test number
    410250461988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass139,286 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    139,286 miles
    Test number
    390895359225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals damp

  10. Fail139,280 miles (+3,088)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,280 miles
    Test number
    438363034444
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket broken off (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals damp

  11. Pass136,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    889493332906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,192 miles (+3,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,192 miles
    Test number
    924750854718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass132,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    132,451 miles
    Test number
    102839541461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,451 miles (+4,676)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,451 miles
    Test number
    391304242048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass127,775 miles (+2,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,775 miles
    Test number
    119801025418
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tractor joints leaking (slightly)

  16. Pass125,482 miles (+2,451)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,482 miles
    Test number
    175108634443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass123,031 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,031 miles
    Test number
    688241053009
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking

  18. Fail123,028 miles (+5,298)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,028 miles
    Test number
    255304543012
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking

  19. Pass117,730 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    935794512272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,570 miles (+10,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,570 miles
    Test number
    471703130419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,764 miles (+15,877)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    105,764 miles
    Test number
    361244429401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,887 miles (+17,840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    862596078139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,047 miles (+14,387)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    931336837124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,660 miles
    Test number
    111952076150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 TCE

Does L6 TCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 TCE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 TCE?
The MOT on L6 TCE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 TCE done?
L6 TCE was recorded at 170,610 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,757 miles a year.
Has L6 TCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TCE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L6 TCE 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 TCE find?
L6 TCE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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