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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,492 cc

L6 WHEMOT history

L6 WHE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

L6 WHE silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
126,993 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WHE was last recorded at 126,993 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,812 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
2,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,993 miles
  • 2023 – 125,812 miles
  • 2022 – 124,351 miles
  • 2021 – 123,903 miles
  • 2020 – 122,902 miles
  • 2019 – 122,333 miles
  • 2018 – 121,744 miles
  • 2017 – 120,665 miles
  • 2016 – 120,499 miles
  • 2015 – 118,911 miles
  • 2014 – 118,136 miles
  • 2013 – 117,525 miles
  • 2010 – 115,264 miles
  • 2009 – 98,483 miles
  • 2008 – 86,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,993 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,993 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,993 miles
    Test number
    284126878372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,812 miles (+1,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,812 miles
    Test number
    660412345212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door pillar surface corrosion

  3. Pass124,351 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,351 miles
    Test number
    780254095361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,903 miles (+1,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,903 miles
    Test number
    968408950748
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm rubber cracking

  5. Pass122,902 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,902 miles
    Test number
    256391452139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,333 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,333 miles
    Test number
    598951649640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,744 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,744 miles
    Test number
    591735614274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,665 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,665 miles
    Test number
    382846844560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    574352541550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail120,499 miles (+1,588)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    163915079841
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass118,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    187870725160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail118,911 miles (+775)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    606230525191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass118,136 miles (+611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    928501024113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail117,525 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,525 miles
    Test number
    119152203152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass117,525 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,525 miles
    Test number
    356202603155
    • 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)

  16. Pass115,264 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    843928220215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,259 miles (+16,776)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,259 miles
    Test number
    774164320246
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  18. Pass98,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    283936799062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail98,483 miles (+12,199)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    251102399077
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass86,284 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    771775378080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,283 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,283 miles
    Test number
    130094178472
    • FailureCentre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/f door check strap disconected

Questions about L6 WHE

Does L6 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 WHE expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 WHE?
The MOT on L6 WHE expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 WHE done?
L6 WHE was recorded at 126,993 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
Has L6 WHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WHE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on L6 WHE 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 WHE find?
L6 WHE passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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