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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S6 NRJMOT history

S6 NRJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S6 NRJ 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,201 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 NRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 NRJ was last recorded at 128,201 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 7,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,183 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,018 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,201 miles
  • 2025 – 121,183 miles
  • 2024 – 117,653 miles
  • 2023 – 114,671 miles
  • 2020 – 113,278 miles
  • 2019 – 110,796 miles
  • 2018 – 108,932 miles
  • 2017 – 105,350 miles
  • 2016 – 101,840 miles
  • 2015 – 101,580 miles
  • 2013 – 93,895 miles
  • 2012 – 86,720 miles
  • 2011 – 79,487 miles
  • 2010 – 72,487 miles
  • 2009 – 65,259 miles
  • 2008 – 61,116 miles
  • 2007 – 57,621 miles
  • 2006 – 53,234 miles
  • 2005 – 48,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight oil leak from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,201 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,201 miles
    Test number
    109766328736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,183 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,183 miles
    Test number
    371016211729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,653 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    414849107835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,671 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    572185240538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,278 miles (+2,482)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    132876916117
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,796 miles (+82)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    124188759728
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box

  7. Fail110,714 miles (+1,782)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    111435773194
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box

  8. Pass108,932 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,932 miles
    Test number
    701353964419
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail108,928 miles (+3,578)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,928 miles
    Test number
    465039296107
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass105,350 miles (+88)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    272094721325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  11. Fail105,262 miles (+3,422)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    293443012556
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber tower (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  12. Pass101,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,840 miles
    Test number
    836740079213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,840 miles (+260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,840 miles
    Test number
    424780685608
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass101,580 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,580 miles
    Test number
    935729035102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail101,577 miles (+7,682)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,577 miles
    Test number
    618796885039
    • DangerousFront discs wrong size
    • FailureCentre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass93,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    947043943393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,895 miles (+7,175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,895 miles
    Test number
    959173443315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass86,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    436849632456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,720 miles (+7,233)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,720 miles
    Test number
    415369632434
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,487 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    246898821323
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  21. Fail79,487 miles (+7,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    826577321355
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOuter Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail72,487 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    751743440355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass72,487 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    833613640343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    533856439343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,259 miles (+4,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    131356439380
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass61,116 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    331709938300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    244168937361
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  28. Fail57,621 miles (+4,387)5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    472608437351
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  29. Pass53,234 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    291445106372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    370341795201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Fail48,800 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    991041995261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S6 NRJ

Does S6 NRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 NRJ is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 NRJ?
The MOT on S6 NRJ is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 NRJ done?
S6 NRJ was recorded at 128,201 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has S6 NRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 NRJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S6 NRJ 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 NRJ find?
S6 NRJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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