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Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S6 AREMOT history

S6 ARE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S6 ARE 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,491 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 ARE was last recorded at 55,491 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,367 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,491 miles
  • 2025 – 53,367 miles
  • 2024 – 51,701 miles
  • 2023 – 50,088 miles
  • 2022 – 48,038 miles
  • 2021 – 45,651 miles
  • 2020 – 43,340 miles
  • 2019 – 42,329 miles
  • 2018 – 40,902 miles
  • 2017 – 38,708 miles
  • 2016 – 34,425 miles
  • 2015 – 32,425 miles
  • 2014 – 29,910 miles
  • 2013 – 25,938 miles
  • 2012 – 22,198 miles
  • 2011 – 19,327 miles
  • 2010 – 16,905 miles
  • 2009 – 13,599 miles
  • 2008 – 10,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front and rear of both front to rear brake pipes

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,491 miles (+2,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    229627907228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both front and rear of both front to rear brake pipes

  2. Pass53,367 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    641271773833
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    780603694568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,701 miles (+1,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,701 miles
    Test number
    376811360137
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass50,088 miles (+2,050)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    652712526402
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass48,038 miles (+2,387)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    270829021942
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass45,651 miles (+2,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    655003964279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,340 miles (+1,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,340 miles
    Test number
    913460894006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass42,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    969281555257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,326 miles (+1,424)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,326 miles
    Test number
    312797643152
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass40,902 miles (+2,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,902 miles
    Test number
    224148843860
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged left hand lower edge-still readable at this time (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHigh level / 3rd stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  12. Pass38,708 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    542652969837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,425 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    112082239237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,411 miles (+1,986)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,411 miles
    Test number
    827466189348
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass32,425 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,425 miles
    Test number
    155077775408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,910 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    277037464037
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteMARKS 0N FRONT SEAT BELTS

  17. Fail29,910 miles (+3,972)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    428217764023
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteMARKS 0N FRONT SEAT BELTS

  18. Pass25,938 miles (+3,740)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,938 miles
    Test number
    627442383050
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFRONT SEAT BELTS MARKED

  19. Pass22,198 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,198 miles
    Test number
    826721692021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,327 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,327 miles
    Test number
    179351381479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,905 miles
    Test number
    582793180072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,905 miles (+3,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,905 miles
    Test number
    903103580034
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass13,599 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,599 miles
    Test number
    354365489047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOff side rear reflector browken

  24. Fail13,599 miles (+3,362)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,599 miles
    Test number
    620065989010
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOff side rear reflector browken

  25. Pass10,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    10,237 miles
    Test number
    170226488004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 ARE

Does S6 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 ARE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 ARE?
The MOT on S6 ARE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 ARE done?
S6 ARE was recorded at 55,491 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has S6 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 ARE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 ARE 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 S6 ARE find?
S6 ARE passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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