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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

S6 ULVMOT history

S6 ULV is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

S6 ULV grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
71,770 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 ULV
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 ULV was last recorded at 71,770 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2016: 67,283 miles, lower than 133,775 miles on 19 Nov 2015.

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
71,385 miles · 31 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
1,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,770 miles
  • 2020 – 71,385 miles
  • 2019 – 70,298 miles
  • 2018 – 69,197 miles
  • 2016 – 67,283 miles
  • 2015 – 133,775 miles
  • 2014 – 130,245 miles
  • 2013 – 111,843 miles
  • 2012 – 96,605 miles
  • 2011 – 89,436 miles
  • 2010 – 81,122 miles
  • 2009 – 72,088 miles
  • 2008 – 61,405 miles
  • 2007 – 51,439 miles
  • 2006 – 38,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,770 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis general corrosion and vehicle uderside dirty!
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,770 miles (+385)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,770 miles
    Test number
    775213231333
    • AdvisoryChassis general corrosion and vehicle uderside dirty!
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass71,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    293502024092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,385 miles (+1,087)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    292776293308
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    660511143775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,298 miles (+1,101)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    345522575679
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,197 miles
    Test number
    776679850870
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play to offside front axle swivel housing.

  7. Fail69,197 miles (+1,914)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,197 miles
    Test number
    704281330051
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play to offside front axle swivel housing.

  8. Pass67,283 miles (-66,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,283 miles
    Test number
    494442082373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  9. Pass133,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    952673121428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,775 miles (+3,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    420083389368
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

  11. Pass130,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    179894624323
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R and O/S/R Upper shock absorber bushes are slightly deteriorated but are not resulting in excessive movement.

  12. Fail130,245 miles (+18,402)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    439714024329
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/R and O/S/R Upper shock absorber bushes are slightly deteriorated but are not resulting in excessive movement.

  13. Pass111,843 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,843 miles
    Test number
    468609633449
    • NoteAdvise Handbrake lever is slightly high.
    • NoteAdvise Rear boot full.
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe(Inner wing).
    • NoteAdvise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S/F Wheel bearing.

  14. Fail111,843 miles (+15,238)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,843 miles
    Test number
    859458433331
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise Handbrake lever is slightly high.
    • NoteAdvise Rear boot full.
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to O/S/F Brake pipe(Inner wing).
    • NoteAdvise slight play in N/S/F Track rod end.
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S/F Wheel bearing.

  15. Fail96,605 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    196862742397
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass96,605 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    477472842379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,436 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,436 miles
    Test number
    106851841347
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise Surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to main brake pipe.

  18. Pass89,436 miles (+8,314)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,436 miles
    Test number
    655301441364
    • NoteAdvise Surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to main brake pipe.

  19. Pass81,122 miles (+9,034)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,122 miles
    Test number
    420520940408
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F and O/S/F Hub seals are leaking.
    • NoteAdvise centre prop bolts loose.
    • NoteAdvise front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with wheels off.
    • NoteAdvise rear disc pads are worn close to legal limit.

  20. Pass72,088 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    230536059366
    • NoteAdvise slight scuffing to N/S/F Seatbelt but is acceptable.

  21. Fail72,088 miles (+10,683)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    681616249391
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise slight scuffing to N/S/F Seatbelt but is acceptable.

  22. Pass61,405 miles (+9,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    944100538396
    • NoteAdvise bobbling to seatbelt which is only just acceptable.

  23. Pass51,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,439 miles
    Test number
    660051257358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,439 miles (+12,725)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,439 miles
    Test number
    183122847389
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,714 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    904425446316
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass36,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    981728456233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 ULV

Does S6 ULV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 ULV expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 ULV?
The MOT on S6 ULV expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 ULV done?
S6 ULV was recorded at 71,770 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
Has S6 ULV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 ULV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S6 ULV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S6 ULV find?
S6 ULV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: chassis general corrosion and vehicle uderside dirty!; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 4 more.

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