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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S6 TOPMOT history

S6 TOP is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

S6 TOP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,265 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 TOP was last recorded at 99,265 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,209 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
3,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,265 miles
  • 2025 – 97,209 miles
  • 2024 – 94,719 miles
  • 2023 – 92,906 miles
  • 2022 – 90,992 miles
  • 2021 – 89,486 miles
  • 2020 – 87,164 miles
  • 2019 – 85,409 miles
  • 2018 – 83,216 miles
  • 2017 – 77,642 miles
  • 2016 – 74,960 miles
  • 2013 – 74,575 miles
  • 2012 – 72,785 miles
  • 2011 – 69,735 miles
  • 2010 – 60,142 miles
  • 2009 – 49,438 miles
  • 2008 – 39,061 miles
  • 2007 – 34,555 miles
  • 2006 – 30,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,265 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,265 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    533349480238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,209 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    680635635235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,719 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    804753296309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,906 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,906 miles
    Test number
    500806143427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,992 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,992 miles
    Test number
    824188837836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,486 miles (+2,322)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,486 miles
    Test number
    791438937380
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass87,164 miles (+1,755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    749234109340
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass85,409 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    731123591413
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,406 miles (+2,190)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    780486051001
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,216 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    320967584934
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail83,209 miles (+5,567)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    554622300465
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure 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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass77,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    765491541136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,642 miles (+2,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    576569504926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass74,960 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,960 miles
    Test number
    921297233257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,575 miles (+1,790)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    128755883184
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass72,785 miles (+3,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    989198912145
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass69,735 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    369438201105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,142 miles (+10,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,142 miles
    Test number
    240662210144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,438 miles (+10,377)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    981314419132
    • NoteCover missing from N/S/F seatbelt stalk
    • NoteCover missing from O/S/F seatbelt stalk

  20. Pass39,061 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    250602708149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,555 miles (+4,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    164682697032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail30,135 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    200761036447
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass30,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    212681436180
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S6 TOP

Does S6 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 TOP is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 TOP?
The MOT on S6 TOP is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 TOP done?
S6 TOP was recorded at 99,265 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 3,412 miles a year.
Has S6 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 TOP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S6 TOP 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 TOP find?
S6 TOP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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