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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S6 BBFMOT history

S6 BBF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

S6 BBF blue 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
112,169 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 BBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 BBF was last recorded at 112,169 miles on 12 May 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,131 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,169 miles
  • 2023 – 112,131 miles
  • 2022 – 112,080 miles
  • 2021 – 111,449 miles
  • 2018 – 111,288 miles
  • 2017 – 109,065 miles
  • 2016 – 106,685 miles
  • 2015 – 100,927 miles
  • 2014 – 98,081 miles
  • 2013 – 95,492 miles
  • 2012 – 88,507 miles
  • 2011 – 80,306 miles
  • 2010 – 72,668 miles
  • 2009 – 65,177 miles
  • 2008 – 53,908 miles
  • 2007 – 42,155 miles
  • 2006 – 33,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,169 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,169 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,169 miles
    Test number
    101633559652
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass112,131 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    796263361690
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass112,080 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    365417952310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass111,449 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,449 miles
    Test number
    142598529432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,288 miles
    Test number
    684229647017
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail111,288 miles (+2,223)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,288 miles
    Test number
    111531088471
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass109,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    977080024119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near steering box (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail109,065 miles (+2,380)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,065 miles
    Test number
    434791727541
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near steering box (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass106,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    771290281937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

  10. Fail106,685 miles (+5,758)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,685 miles
    Test number
    803674733399
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass100,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    818165605240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,927 miles (+2,846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    159364805241
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  13. Pass98,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,081 miles
    Test number
    259420314204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,081 miles (+2,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,081 miles
    Test number
    309330214454
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

  15. Pass95,492 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    756013743194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,487 miles (+6,980)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,487 miles
    Test number
    479002243193
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass88,507 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    889792452170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,400 miles (+8,094)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    695059542191
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass80,306 miles (+7,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,306 miles
    Test number
    177153141110
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass72,668 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    931397740177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,666 miles (+7,489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    881836240105
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass65,177 miles (+11,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    441208049185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,908 miles (+11,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,908 miles
    Test number
    720364018106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass42,155 miles (+174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    463682127162
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  25. Fail41,981 miles (+8,880)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    143065817108
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  26. Pass33,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,101 miles
    Test number
    843770716135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 BBF

Does S6 BBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 BBF is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 BBF?
The MOT on S6 BBF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 BBF done?
S6 BBF was recorded at 112,169 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,942 miles a year.
Has S6 BBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 BBF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S6 BBF 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 BBF find?
S6 BBF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis.

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