
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
T6 RMLMOT history
T6 RML is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 123,524 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T6 RML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T6 RML was last recorded at 123,524 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,068 miles · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 456 miles
- Average per year
- 5,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,524 miles
- 2024 – 123,068 miles
- 2023 – 122,222 miles
- 2021 – 121,202 miles
- 2020 – 120,393 miles
- 2019 – 118,746 miles
- 2018 – 116,485 miles
- 2017 – 115,874 miles
- 2015 – 108,544 miles
- 2014 – 100,274 miles
- 2013 – 96,665 miles
- 2012 – 88,729 miles
- 2010 – 71,512 miles
- 2009 – 65,684 miles
- 2008 – 52,123 miles
- 2007 – 34,694 miles
- 2006 – 24,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,524 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 123,524 miles
- Test number
- 397048817937
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail123,524 miles (+456)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,524 miles
- Test number
- 742865490946
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,068 miles (+846)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 123,068 miles
- Test number
- 362544858979
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFull underside heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass122,222 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 122,222 miles
- Test number
- 916153026621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail122,218 miles (+18)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,218 miles
- Test number
- 367158248172
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail122,200 miles (+998)1 dangerous15 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,200 miles
- Test number
- 165895245757
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm/pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor insecure (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel housing leaking oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp main beam tell tell not working
Pass121,202 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,202 miles
- Test number
- 892996813557
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail121,202 miles (+809)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,202 miles
- Test number
- 906483876535
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,393 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,393 miles
- Test number
- 822703420732
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,746 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,746 miles
- Test number
- 854080614170
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail118,746 miles (+2,261)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,746 miles
- Test number
- 180496072805
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,485 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 116,485 miles
- Test number
- 408478687819
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail116,485 miles (+611)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,485 miles
- Test number
- 449843567020
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass115,874 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,874 miles
- Test number
- 979623268053
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Fail115,871 miles (+7,327)19 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,871 miles
- Test number
- 284181342375
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureHorn control insecure switch broken (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush missing (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose steering arm ball joint nut loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush missing (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/f brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft to hand brake drum joint loose
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy
Pass108,544 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 108,544 miles
- Test number
- 412136899302
- AdvisoryHorn push slightly broken
- AdvisoryO/s/f door hindges worn
- AdvisoryProp shaft bolt missing
- AdvisorySlight oil leak at steering box
- AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush
Fail108,544 miles (+29)5 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,544 miles
- Test number
- 539083676841
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryHorn push slightly broken
- AdvisoryO/s/f door hindges worn
- AdvisoryProp shaft bolt missing
- AdvisorySlight oil leak at steering box
- AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush
Fail108,515 miles (+8,241)17 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,515 miles
- Test number
- 830335289315
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureTowbar component insecure Tow ball hitch (6.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryLocking nut missing from prop shaft
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play heavy grease leak and likely to fail soon (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear body mountings heavily corroded
Pass100,274 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 100,274 miles
- Test number
- 186248684276
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail100,273 miles (+3,608)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,273 miles
- Test number
- 676267484224
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,665 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 96,665 miles
- Test number
- 199662463237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,664 miles (+7,935)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,664 miles
- Test number
- 308210163211
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureSteering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,729 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 88,729 miles
- Test number
- 227294952060
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront brake discs and pads wearing thin
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail88,726 miles (+17,214)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,726 miles
- Test number
- 886881752032
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront brake discs and pads wearing thin
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass71,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 71,512 miles
- Test number
- 471357360293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,512 miles (+5,828)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,512 miles
- Test number
- 513335660284
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass65,684 miles (+13,561)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 65,684 miles
- Test number
- 150844759285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,123 miles (+17,429)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,123 miles
- Test number
- 813177018257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,694 miles (+10,002)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 34,694 miles
- Test number
- 642266507297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,692 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,692 miles
- Test number
- 382060846481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,615 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,615 miles
- Test number
- 810963436271
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about T6 RML
- Does T6 RML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 RML is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T6 RML?
- The MOT on T6 RML is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T6 RML done?
- T6 RML was recorded at 123,524 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,084 miles a year.
- Has T6 RML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T6 RML has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T6 RML 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 RML find?
- T6 RML passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.
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