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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T6 HUCMOT history

T6 HUC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,754 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 HUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 HUC was last recorded at 139,754 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,499 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,255 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,754 miles
  • 2025 – 138,499 miles
  • 2024 – 133,991 miles
  • 2023 – 127,737 miles
  • 2022 – 124,450 miles
  • 2021 – 122,260 miles
  • 2020 – 119,449 miles
  • 2019 – 115,409 miles
  • 2018 – 113,513 miles
  • 2017 – 110,085 miles
  • 2016 – 106,106 miles
  • 2015 – 100,329 miles
  • 2014 – 96,255 miles
  • 2013 – 93,603 miles
  • 2012 – 88,835 miles
  • 2011 – 78,068 miles
  • 2010 – 65,904 miles
  • 2009 – 52,709 miles
  • 2008 – 44,210 miles
  • 2007 – 33,313 miles
  • 2006 – 23,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,754 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside rear shock absorber, top bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,754 miles (+1,255)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,754 miles
    Test number
    493498645596
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,499 miles (+4,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    577020013041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass133,991 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    361455392879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail133,744 miles (+6,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,744 miles
    Test number
    991378710638
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass127,737 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    460428983442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,450 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,450 miles
    Test number
    339301062717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,260 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    407980704478
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail122,258 miles (+2,809)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    432625742193
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,449 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,449 miles
    Test number
    953945857333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and leaking oil
  10. Pass115,409 miles (+1,896)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,409 miles
    Test number
    903782602407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass113,513 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,513 miles
    Test number
    686359946387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside rear shock absorber, top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail113,508 miles (+3,423)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,508 miles
    Test number
    501213974859
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside rear shock absorber, top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass110,085 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    824597017038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  14. Fail110,025 miles (+3,919)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    830890841221
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  15. Pass106,106 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    469502286563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,329 miles (+4,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    647540985181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre deteriorating
  17. Pass96,255 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    768667774161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,603 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    828823173116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass88,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    335158972111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,835 miles (+10,767)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    176278472163
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  21. Pass78,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,068 miles
    Test number
    249667351151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,068 miles (+12,164)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,068 miles
    Test number
    275587551146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass65,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    934375070127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  24. Fail65,903 miles (+13,194)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,903 miles
    Test number
    713725870112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  25. Pass52,709 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,709 miles
    Test number
    922970889169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,210 miles (+10,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,210 miles
    Test number
    170001368190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,313 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,313 miles
    Test number
    980317447021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,598 miles
    Test number
    864538046079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 HUC

Does T6 HUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 HUC is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 HUC?
The MOT on T6 HUC is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 HUC done?
T6 HUC was recorded at 139,754 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has T6 HUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 HUC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T6 HUC 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 T6 HUC find?
T6 HUC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded; offside rear bump stop missing, and 3 more.

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