Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
S6 EMVMOT history
S6 EMV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 142,790 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S6 EMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S6 EMV was last recorded at 142,790 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Sept 2011: 7,388 miles, lower than 62,914 miles on 15 Oct 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,620 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,170 miles
- Average per year
- 6,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,790 miles
- 2025 – 141,620 miles
- 2021 – 140,415 miles
- 2020 – 137,558 miles
- 2019 – 135,115 miles
- 2018 – 127,863 miles
- 2017 – 122,392 miles
- 2016 – 116,049 miles
- 2015 – 108,722 miles
- 2014 – 104,726 miles
- 2013 – 96,506 miles
- 2011 – 73,888 miles
- 2010 – 62,914 miles
- 2009 – 48,031 miles
- 2008 – 35,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,790 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust is corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,790 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 142,790 miles
- Test number
- 302151670935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,620 miles (+1,205)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,620 miles
- Test number
- 890143567203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,415 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 140,415 miles
- Test number
- 160439742778
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail140,415 miles (+2,857)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,415 miles
- Test number
- 479469247275
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass137,558 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,558 miles
- Test number
- 710625669671
- AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail137,557 miles (+2,442)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,557 miles
- Test number
- 310449938803
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust is corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass135,115 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,115 miles
- Test number
- 404593795390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ferrules corroded (pipe-hose) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear body mounting support has corrosion
- AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion
Fail135,115 miles (+7,252)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,115 miles
- Test number
- 971758303898
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ferrules corroded (pipe-hose) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear body mounting support has corrosion
- AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion
Pass127,863 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 127,863 miles
- Test number
- 273133602911
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail127,863 miles (+5,471)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,863 miles
- Test number
- 307504094617
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass122,392 miles (+6,343)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 122,392 miles
- Test number
- 649166528638
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded The two pipes to the hoses the unions are corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Near and offside webbing mounting at the door piller (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Bolt on mounting just below the rear seat box (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mounts (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass116,049 miles (+7,327)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 116,049 miles
- Test number
- 889885437413
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass108,722 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 108,722 miles
- Test number
- 947255330330
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail108,697 miles (+3,971)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,697 miles
- Test number
- 698881902476
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,726 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 104,726 miles
- Test number
- 468406564225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,701 miles (+8,195)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,701 miles
- Test number
- 377188154473
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,506 miles (+22,618)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 96,506 miles
- Test number
- 106232543228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,888 miles (+66,500)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 73,888 miles
- Test number
- 256902461269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,388 miles (-55,526)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,388 miles
- Test number
- 437989251217
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,914 miles (+14,883)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,914 miles
- Test number
- 311448280441
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes are corroded at the rearmost end, also the metal unions are corroded.
- NoteOffside front (drivers) seat belt webbing slightly damaged.
Pass48,031 miles (+12,630)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 48,031 miles
- Test number
- 593605369291
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteTraction control lamp illuminated
Pass35,401 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,401 miles
- Test number
- 723044888251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S6 EMV
- Does S6 EMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 EMV is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S6 EMV?
- The MOT on S6 EMV is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S6 EMV done?
- S6 EMV was recorded at 142,790 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 6,087 miles a year.
- Has S6 EMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S6 EMV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on S6 EMV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S6 EMV find?
- S6 EMV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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