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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L6 TRHMOT history

L6 TRH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 56,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L6 TRH green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
56,790 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TRH was last recorded at 56,790 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,779 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,790 miles
  • 2025 – 56,384 miles
  • 2024 – 55,981 miles
  • 2023 – 55,059 miles
  • 2022 – 54,040 miles
  • 2021 – 53,180 miles
  • 2020 – 52,276 miles
  • 2019 – 51,086 miles
  • 2018 – 49,760 miles
  • 2017 – 48,415 miles
  • 2016 – 46,781 miles
  • 2015 – 45,415 miles
  • 2014 – 43,216 miles
  • 2013 – 41,064 miles
  • 2012 – 38,576 miles
  • 2011 – 35,889 miles
  • 2010 – 34,178 miles
  • 2009 – 31,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,790 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 leaking oil

    Minor10 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear brake pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,790 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    560542108522
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail56,779 miles (+395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    319459521797
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass56,384 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,384 miles
    Test number
    664472186828
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail56,384 miles (+403)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,384 miles
    Test number
    822078465464
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass55,981 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    849576382521
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail55,981 miles (+922)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    932117902534
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass55,059 miles (+1,019)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,059 miles
    Test number
    583310383273
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass54,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    238292273802
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail54,040 miles (+860)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    780545252149
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass53,180 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    724684522792
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail53,176 miles (+900)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,176 miles
    Test number
    937451703164
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,276 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    789217211273
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail52,275 miles (+1,189)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,275 miles
    Test number
    246699221225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass51,086 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    448118959557
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail51,082 miles (+1,322)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    249134927429
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass49,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    855594443287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  17. Fail49,760 miles (+1,345)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    652851347500
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers park across drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  18. Pass48,415 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    968325906305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail48,413 miles (+1,632)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    808964849301
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,781 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    324123323409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    127137775105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,415 miles (+2,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    966147575198
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass43,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    757521174115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,216 miles (+2,152)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    879151374144
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  25. Pass41,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    236058763138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail41,064 miles (+2,488)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    975205363107
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass38,576 miles (+2,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,576 miles
    Test number
    368631772108
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass35,889 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    458229961112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    894752580125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,178 miles (+2,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    934022880169
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass31,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,346 miles
    Test number
    791084139178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 TRH

Does L6 TRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 TRH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 TRH?
The MOT on L6 TRH is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 TRH done?
L6 TRH was recorded at 56,790 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,477 miles a year.
Has L6 TRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TRH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 TRH 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 TRH find?
L6 TRH passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box.

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