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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T6 RAEMOT history

T6 RAE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 289,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
289,987 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 RAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 RAE was last recorded at 289,987 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
288,751 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,236 miles
Average per year
7,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 289,987 miles
  • 2025 – 288,751 miles
  • 2024 – 286,983 miles
  • 2023 – 286,019 miles
  • 2022 – 284,043 miles
  • 2021 – 282,208 miles
  • 2020 – 276,706 miles
  • 2019 – 271,432 miles
  • 2018 – 268,072 miles
  • 2016 – 262,991 miles
  • 2015 – 259,455 miles
  • 2014 – 253,793 miles
  • 2013 – 250,722 miles
  • 2012 – 240,085 miles
  • 2011 – 223,574 miles
  • 2010 – 207,278 miles
  • 2009 – 190,279 miles
  • 2008 – 174,513 miles
  • 2007 – 156,262 miles
  • 2006 – 138,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,987 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,987 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    289,987 miles
    Test number
    256680875586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass288,751 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    288,751 miles
    Test number
    772727184582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass286,983 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    286,983 miles
    Test number
    939347184916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail286,969 miles (+950)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,969 miles
    Test number
    387496933345
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass286,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    286,019 miles
    Test number
    299397651133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail286,019 miles (+1,976)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,019 miles
    Test number
    948528897844
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass284,043 miles (+1,835)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    284,043 miles
    Test number
    162858706597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass282,208 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    282,208 miles
    Test number
    232539639073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass276,706 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    276,706 miles
    Test number
    353135009786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail276,696 miles (+5,264)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,696 miles
    Test number
    711233330634
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass271,432 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    271,432 miles
    Test number
    947611933939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass268,072 miles (+5,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    268,072 miles
    Test number
    818881590910
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass262,991 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    262,991 miles
    Test number
    797422838983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail262,387 miles (+2,932)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,387 miles
    Test number
    525894651186
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass259,455 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    259,455 miles
    Test number
    165939723456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass253,793 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    253,793 miles
    Test number
    907388954296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass250,722 miles (+10,637)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    250,722 miles
    Test number
    847216153249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass240,085 miles (+16,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    240,085 miles
    Test number
    955507752218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass223,574 miles (+16,296)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    223,574 miles
    Test number
    965206751289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail207,278 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,278 miles
    Test number
    331239950467
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass207,278 miles (+16,999)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    207,278 miles
    Test number
    782999750299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass190,279 miles (+15,766)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    190,279 miles
    Test number
    794280359207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass174,513 miles (+18,251)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    174,513 miles
    Test number
    632560868257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass156,262 miles (+17,455)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    156,262 miles
    Test number
    851751967209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass138,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    138,807 miles
    Test number
    881719146201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 RAE

Does T6 RAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 RAE is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 RAE?
The MOT on T6 RAE is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 RAE done?
T6 RAE was recorded at 289,987 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 7,535 miles a year.
Has T6 RAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 RAE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T6 RAE 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 RAE find?
T6 RAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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