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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S6 BAWMOT history

S6 BAW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

S6 BAW black 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,306 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 BAW was last recorded at 111,306 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,304 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,306 miles
  • 2024 – 110,624 miles
  • 2023 – 110,521 miles
  • 2022 – 108,936 miles
  • 2021 – 106,413 miles
  • 2019 – 104,421 miles
  • 2018 – 101,812 miles
  • 2017 – 100,181 miles
  • 2016 – 98,403 miles
  • 2015 – 94,878 miles
  • 2013 – 88,769 miles
  • 2012 – 81,185 miles
  • 2011 – 75,694 miles
  • 2010 – 67,753 miles
  • 2009 – 59,100 miles
  • 2007 – 41,321 miles
  • 2006 – 33,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,306 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,306 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,306 miles
    Test number
    884465567070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,304 miles (+680)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,304 miles
    Test number
    549423712179
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,624 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    977693608586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Disc back plate corroded

  4. Fail110,521 miles (+1,585)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    554852039708
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,936 miles (+2,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    661335100890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,413 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    248874727535
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,395 miles (+1,974)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    821010211105
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Mean value = 4.37 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,421 miles (+2,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,421 miles
    Test number
    485999665704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,812 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    328110398047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,805 miles (+1,624)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    924351900984
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear #1 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight play in rubber mounting bush

  11. Pass100,181 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,181 miles
    Test number
    119742395410
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

  12. Fail100,161 miles (+1,758)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    127583767369
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

  13. Pass98,403 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    487324452740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,878 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,878 miles
    Test number
    538059815084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on side walls

  15. Fail94,869 miles (+6,100)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,869 miles
    Test number
    405236715067
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on side walls

  16. Pass88,769 miles (+7,584)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,769 miles
    Test number
    576909793281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear shock dust covers missing

  17. Pass81,185 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    398898042250
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front axle breather pipe chafed through by anti-roll bar.
    • NoteOffside sidestep heavily corroded & deteriorated.
    • NoteRear shock absorber upper shrouds heavily corroded & detached.
    • NoteRear silencer fouling recovery eye mounting bolt.
    • NoteSpare wheel mounting has slight play.
    • NoteTyre sidewalls showing slight cracks.

  18. Fail81,185 miles (+5,491)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    747348442205
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front axle breather pipe chafed through by anti-roll bar.
    • NoteOffside sidestep heavily corroded & deteriorated.
    • NoteRear shock absorber upper shrouds heavily corroded & detached.
    • NoteRear silencer fouling recovery eye mounting bolt.
    • NoteSpare wheel mounting has slight play.
    • NoteTyre sidewalls showing slight cracks.

  19. Pass75,694 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    539751371289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail75,694 miles (+7,941)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,694 miles
    Test number
    607061271240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass67,753 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,753 miles
    Test number
    601477410259
    • NoteRear shock absorber dust covers broken away

  22. Fail67,753 miles (+8,653)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,753 miles
    Test number
    233007910203
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear shock absorber dust covers broken away

  23. Pass59,100 miles (+17,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,100 miles
    Test number
    881587449019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,321 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    841918277199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,236 miles (+7,835)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    340001077183
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear anti roll bar links sitting at abnormal angle?

  26. Pass33,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    600112446262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 BAW

Does S6 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 BAW is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S6 BAW?
The MOT on S6 BAW is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 BAW done?
S6 BAW was recorded at 111,306 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,060 miles a year.
Has S6 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 BAW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 BAW 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 BAW find?
S6 BAW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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