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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,492 cc

V6 AADMOT history

V6 AAD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 219,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V6 AAD grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
219,199 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 AAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 AAD was last recorded at 219,199 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,029 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
9,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,199 miles
  • 2025 – 217,029 miles
  • 2024 – 214,949 miles
  • 2023 – 213,830 miles
  • 2022 – 212,097 miles
  • 2021 – 208,990 miles
  • 2020 – 206,512 miles
  • 2019 – 202,835 miles
  • 2018 – 200,692 miles
  • 2017 – 198,023 miles
  • 2016 – 194,589 miles
  • 2015 – 190,219 miles
  • 2014 – 186,394 miles
  • 2013 – 165,569 miles
  • 2012 – 141,926 miles
  • 2011 – 116,370 miles
  • 2010 – 92,823 miles
  • 2009 – 67,566 miles
  • 2008 – 43,727 miles
  • 2007 – 34,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,199 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering damper has slight play

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,199 miles (+2,170)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    219,199 miles
    Test number
    929380394481
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight play

  2. Pass217,029 miles (+2,080)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    217,029 miles
    Test number
    387637038959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,949 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    214,949 miles
    Test number
    229303554632
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,830 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    213,830 miles
    Test number
    660806582557
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass212,097 miles (+3,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    212,097 miles
    Test number
    778840111069
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both Front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass208,990 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    208,990 miles
    Test number
    788504141787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass206,512 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    206,512 miles
    Test number
    477479348915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass202,835 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,835 miles
    Test number
    517316680199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass200,692 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    200,692 miles
    Test number
    451766761261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass198,023 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    198,023 miles
    Test number
    115868777765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass194,589 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    194,589 miles
    Test number
    103314871903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass190,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    190,219 miles
    Test number
    476727655067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail190,219 miles (+3,825)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,219 miles
    Test number
    768937055088
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass186,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    186,394 miles
    Test number
    205909454024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail186,394 miles (+20,825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,394 miles
    Test number
    877669354087
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  16. Pass165,569 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    165,569 miles
    Test number
    186085363040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail165,239 miles (+23,313)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,239 miles
    Test number
    526869653013
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass141,926 miles (+25,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,926 miles
    Test number
    357766162032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass116,370 miles (+23,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    159446061491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass92,823 miles (+25,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    183854170405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass67,566 miles (+23,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,566 miles
    Test number
    671618749007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass43,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    604248758044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail43,727 miles (+8,825)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    311088958045
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass34,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    574042147152
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V6 AAD

Does V6 AAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AAD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 AAD?
The MOT on V6 AAD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 AAD done?
V6 AAD was recorded at 219,199 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,804 miles a year.
Has V6 AAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 AAD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on V6 AAD 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 V6 AAD find?
V6 AAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 14 advisories: brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam, and 11 more.

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