
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
T6 YYXMOT history
T6 YYX is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 182,706 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,713 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T6 YYX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T6 YYX was last recorded at 182,706 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 7,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 175,434 miles · 13 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,272 miles
- Average per year
- 7,713 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,706 miles
- 2023 – 175,434 miles
- 2022 – 169,798 miles
- 2021 – 160,536 miles
- 2020 – 150,606 miles
- 2019 – 147,883 miles
- 2018 – 139,329 miles
- 2016 – 135,244 miles
- 2015 – 127,030 miles
- 2014 – 125,949 miles
- 2013 – 115,774 miles
- 2012 – 105,273 miles
- 2011 – 92,091 miles
- 2010 – 74,200 miles
- 2009 – 58,904 miles
- 2008 – 50,773 miles
- 2007 – 41,327 miles
- 2006 – 33,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020
Steering box has seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
All four coil springs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Travel in handbreake
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,706 miles (+7,272)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 182,706 miles
- Test number
- 426982958054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,434 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 175,434 miles
- Test number
- 387891725055
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,423 miles (+5,625)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,423 miles
- Test number
- 599089403478
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,798 miles (+9,262)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 169,798 miles
- Test number
- 185478523962
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass160,536 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 160,536 miles
- Test number
- 959134011791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers door inner skin rusted and weeken
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak and gearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff noisey
- AdvisoryTravel in handbreake
Fail160,536 miles (+9,930)1 dangerous17 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,536 miles
- Test number
- 727156124548
- DangerousSteering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering damper bush (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure from steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers door inner skin rusted and weeken
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak and gearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff noisey
- AdvisoryTravel in handbreake
Pass150,606 miles (+2,723)3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 150,606 miles
- Test number
- 301004285249
- 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryAround steering box damp
- AdvisoryBoth front swiel joints damp/leaking
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s chassie corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight noise in rear diff
- AdvisoryTravel in handbreake
Pass147,883 miles (+8,554)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 147,883 miles
- Test number
- 357214610100
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joint oil seals leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass139,329 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 139,329 miles
- Test number
- 212710237351
- AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail139,328 miles (+4,084)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,328 miles
- Test number
- 352210844865
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Attached to steering box (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass135,244 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 135,244 miles
- Test number
- 558125042758
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking (age)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail135,244 miles (+8,214)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,244 miles
- Test number
- 691465176876
- FailureCentre Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking (age)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass127,030 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 127,030 miles
- Test number
- 648991055090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail127,026 miles (+1,077)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,026 miles
- Test number
- 185162645015
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass125,949 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,949 miles
- Test number
- 906601724179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll tyres fitted to the vehicle are of off the road pattern. The spare wheel tread pattern is of a convention road patten.
Fail125,949 miles (+10,175)6 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,949 miles
- Test number
- 467689114141
- FailureCentre Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Repaired at testCentre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll tyres fitted to the vehicle are of off the road pattern. The spare wheel tread pattern is of a convention road patten.
Pass115,774 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 115,774 miles
- Test number
- 705454733109
- NoteAdvisorys on test 109978023104
Fail115,770 miles (+10,497)2 dangerous6 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,770 miles
- Test number
- 109978023104
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBad oil leek from engine and gearbox
- NoteHeavy suffing on n/s and o/s/r tyres on outer tread patterns
- NoteSighns of front metal brake pipes fouling on suspention but clear at time of test
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f drag link end
- NoteSlight scuffing on n/s and o/s/f seat belt webbings
- NoteSurface rust on o/s/f metal brake pipe to brake hose
Pass105,273 miles (+1,004)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 105,273 miles
- Test number
- 356595412183
- NoteADVISORYS ON TEST 718090912102
Fail104,269 miles (+12,178)1 dangerous9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,269 miles
- Test number
- 718090912102
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteRear brake pads low
- NoteSlight scuffing on n/s and o/s/f seat belt webbing
Pass92,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 92,091 miles
- Test number
- 966198911174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,091 miles (+17,891)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,091 miles
- Test number
- 307567011125
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass74,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 74,200 miles
- Test number
- 640026910154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,200 miles (+15,296)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,200 miles
- Test number
- 481236810108
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteSlight deteration on frount number plate
Pass58,904 miles (+290)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 58,904 miles
- Test number
- 703384519150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,614 miles (+7,841)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,614 miles
- Test number
- 491681519165
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass50,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 50,773 miles
- Test number
- 410594618123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,773 miles (+9,446)2 failures3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,773 miles
- Test number
- 583624418168
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testBrake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass41,327 miles (+7,962)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 41,327 miles
- Test number
- 530227187096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 33,365 miles
- Test number
- 911886816189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T6 YYX
- Does T6 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T6 YYX expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T6 YYX?
- The MOT on T6 YYX expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T6 YYX done?
- T6 YYX was recorded at 182,706 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 7,713 miles a year.
- Has T6 YYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T6 YYX has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on T6 YYX 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 YYX find?
- T6 YYX passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.
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