Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
V6 BXXMOT history
V6 BXX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 124,718 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 BXX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 BXX was last recorded at 124,718 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,718 miles · 10 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 124,718 miles
- 2024 – 115,199 miles
- 2023 – 108,516 miles
- 2022 – 99,935 miles
- 2021 – 91,563 miles
- 2020 – 83,446 miles
- 2019 – 75,211 miles
- 2018 – 64,800 miles
- 2017 – 62,652 miles
- 2016 – 60,449 miles
- 2015 – 56,224 miles
- 2014 – 47,976 miles
- 2013 – 40,976 miles
- 2012 – 38,747 miles
- 2011 – 37,828 miles
- 2010 – 35,120 miles
- 2009 – 32,335 miles
- 2008 – 27,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,718 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Head lights deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Os rear hub seal slightly leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,718 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 124,718 miles
- Test number
- 284936009553
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,718 miles (+9,519)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,718 miles
- Test number
- 829552865938
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,199 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 115,199 miles
- Test number
- 216907853645
- AdvisoryHead lights deteriorating
- AdvisoryOs rear hub seal slightly leaking
Fail115,184 miles (+6,668)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,184 miles
- Test number
- 432499598829
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead lights deteriorating
- AdvisoryOs rear hub seal slightly leaking
Pass108,516 miles (+8,581)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,516 miles
- Test number
- 752118404482
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass99,935 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,935 miles
- Test number
- 633597028344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,935 miles (+8,372)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,935 miles
- Test number
- 182988223393
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,563 miles (+8,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,563 miles
- Test number
- 761095131946
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Pass83,446 miles (+8,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,446 miles
- Test number
- 449662145177
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,211 miles (+10,411)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,211 miles
- Test number
- 495324451928
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,800 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 64,800 miles
- Test number
- 500651459229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,514 miles (+1,862)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,514 miles
- Test number
- 566262167708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,652 miles (+2,203)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 62,652 miles
- Test number
- 599637116546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,449 miles (+4,225)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,449 miles
- Test number
- 612814715865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,224 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,224 miles
- Test number
- 360020437854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,224 miles (+8,248)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,224 miles
- Test number
- 895487486805
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,976 miles (+7,000)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,976 miles
- Test number
- 507699954206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAll tyres have cracks in tread but none showing cords
- NoteOIl leak from cam cover gasket
- NoteOil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal
Pass40,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,976 miles
- Test number
- 759503413351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,976 miles (+1,761)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,976 miles
- Test number
- 445782513425
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Fail39,215 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,215 miles
- Test number
- 175362643438
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass39,215 miles (+468)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 39,215 miles
- Test number
- 607252843030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,747 miles (+919)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,747 miles
- Test number
- 559925072051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,828 miles (+2,708)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 37,828 miles
- Test number
- 776865771048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,120 miles (+2,785)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,120 miles
- Test number
- 854742760076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,335 miles (+4,372)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,335 miles
- Test number
- 591253799084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,963 miles
- Test number
- 873195918142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 BXX
- Does V6 BXX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BXX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V6 BXX?
- The MOT on V6 BXX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 BXX done?
- V6 BXX was recorded at 124,718 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
- Has V6 BXX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 BXX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on V6 BXX 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 BXX find?
- V6 BXX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub.
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