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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S6 GTFMOT history

S6 GTF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S6 GTF red 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 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,667 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 GTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 GTF was last recorded at 143,667 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,812 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,855 miles
Average per year
6,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,667 miles
  • 2025 – 141,812 miles
  • 2024 – 139,518 miles
  • 2023 – 137,497 miles
  • 2022 – 134,672 miles
  • 2021 – 131,390 miles
  • 2020 – 127,528 miles
  • 2019 – 123,466 miles
  • 2018 – 119,255 miles
  • 2017 – 114,352 miles
  • 2016 – 108,840 miles
  • 2015 – 103,689 miles
  • 2014 – 97,564 miles
  • 2013 – 87,348 miles
  • 2012 – 79,682 miles
  • 2011 – 71,307 miles
  • 2010 – 61,679 miles
  • 2009 – 47,313 miles
  • 2008 – 34,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,667 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive AT GEARBOX

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both hub seals slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,667 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,667 miles
    Test number
    115542385862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,812 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,812 miles
    Test number
    625453085442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,518 miles (+2,021)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,518 miles
    Test number
    331883148966
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,497 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,497 miles
    Test number
    664005595945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,672 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,672 miles
    Test number
    765157375303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,390 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    308338032002
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive AT GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail131,388 miles (+3,860)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,388 miles
    Test number
    806703372578
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AT DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive AT GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,528 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,528 miles
    Test number
    474671845211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,466 miles (+4,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    305266100076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint rubber worn

  10. Pass119,255 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,255 miles
    Test number
    987133960558
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end modified, but not inappropriately slight deuterations on steering box idler dust cover (2.1.3 (f) (i))

  11. Pass114,352 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    801126264475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    286917250615
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth hub seals slight leak

  13. Fail108,840 miles (+5,151)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    844482362441
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth hub seals slight leak

  14. Pass103,689 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    919626195105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  15. Fail103,682 miles (+6,118)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    645622495164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  16. Pass97,564 miles (+10,216)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,564 miles
    Test number
    919593794181
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded

  17. Pass87,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    136483903207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail87,348 miles (+7,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    608721403256
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass79,682 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    689615992159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Fail79,682 miles (+8,375)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,682 miles
    Test number
    506945292156
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass71,307 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    918310261195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGear oil leak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSteering control arm has slight play in n/s ball joint

  22. Fail71,307 miles (+9,628)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    715208151138
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGear oil leak
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSteering control arm has slight play in n/s ball joint

  23. Fail61,679 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    211858610222
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass61,679 miles (+14,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    723308210211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    942066029239
    • NoteNsr brake disc pitted

  26. Fail47,313 miles (+13,258)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    393340029258
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsr brake disc pitted

  27. Pass34,055 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,055 miles
    Test number
    291286228282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S6 GTF

Does S6 GTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 GTF is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 GTF?
The MOT on S6 GTF is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 GTF done?
S6 GTF was recorded at 143,667 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,041 miles a year.
Has S6 GTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 GTF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S6 GTF 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 GTF find?
S6 GTF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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