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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

S6 DEFMOT history

S6 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 124,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

S6 DEF 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
124,921 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 DEF was last recorded at 124,921 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2012: 60,797 miles, lower than 607,978 miles on 23 Feb 2012.
  • 3 Mar 2015: 75,712 miles, lower than 708,817 miles on 26 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,856 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,065 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,921 miles
  • 2025 – 120,856 miles
  • 2024 – 116,708 miles
  • 2023 – 111,456 miles
  • 2022 – 106,509 miles
  • 2021 – 100,461 miles
  • 2020 – 95,811 miles
  • 2019 – 92,856 miles
  • 2018 – 91,689 miles
  • 2017 – 86,790 miles
  • 2016 – 79,039 miles
  • 2015 – 75,712 miles
  • 2014 – 708,817 miles
  • 2013 – 65,912 miles
  • 2012 – 60,797 miles
  • 2011 – 51,667 miles
  • 2010 – 40,004 miles
  • 2009 – 29,037 miles
  • 2008 – 27,429 miles
  • 2007 – 20,364 miles
  • 2006 – 12,755 miles
  • 2005 – 10,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Emmisions to clean to record a reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    417756790914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail124,921 miles (+4,065)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,921 miles
    Test number
    177551029063
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,856 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,856 miles
    Test number
    378498470585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,819 miles (+4,111)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    905788721766
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine Coolant low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass116,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    107086950420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,708 miles (+5,252)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    874555432151
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass111,456 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    790540590973
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean to record a reading

  8. Fail111,456 miles (+4,947)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    240071594587
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean to record a reading

  9. Pass106,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,509 miles
    Test number
    129747578053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail106,509 miles (+6,048)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,509 miles
    Test number
    519814548999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,461 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    273296246218
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Fail100,461 miles (+4,650)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    237555691656
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass95,811 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    555531724809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,856 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,856 miles
    Test number
    720444998218
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly corroded

  15. Fail92,846 miles (+1,157)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,846 miles
    Test number
    445094310897
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached swivel joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system slightly corroded

  16. Pass91,689 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    917433615874
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corrodid
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  17. Pass86,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    848266540128
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  18. Fail86,790 miles (+7,751)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    315266783777
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  19. Pass79,039 miles (+3,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    969121442181
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodid
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish

  20. Fail75,712 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    658622465035
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split

  21. Pass75,712 miles (-633,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,712 miles
    Test number
    809492765091
    • NoteN/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split

  22. Fail708,817 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    708,817 miles
    Test number
    845837654051
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass708,817 miles (+642,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    708,817 miles
    Test number
    936027454095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,912 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,912 miles
    Test number
    589476653016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,797 miles (-547,181)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    319765252022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail607,978 miles (+556,311)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    607,978 miles
    Test number
    266884652098
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass51,667 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    175564251013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,004 miles (+10,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    331043200194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  29. Pass29,037 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,037 miles
    Test number
    294637419197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,429 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    802234058231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail20,364 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,364 miles
    Test number
    294794697467
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass20,364 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,364 miles
    Test number
    653554097134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass12,755 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,755 miles
    Test number
    803481856148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass10,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    10,556 miles
    Test number
    613799945320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 DEF

Does S6 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 DEF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 DEF?
The MOT on S6 DEF is valid until 29 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 DEF done?
S6 DEF was recorded at 124,921 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has S6 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 DEF has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S6 DEF find?
S6 DEF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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