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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

X6 DEFMOT history

X6 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

X6 DEF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,675 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 DEF was last recorded at 92,675 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,164 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,511 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,675 miles
  • 2025 – 88,164 miles
  • 2024 – 84,006 miles
  • 2023 – 77,135 miles
  • 2022 – 67,290 miles
  • 2021 – 58,425 miles
  • 2020 – 51,202 miles
  • 2019 – 43,501 miles
  • 2018 – 39,520 miles
  • 2017 – 33,125 miles
  • 2016 – 26,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,675 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,675 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,675 miles
    Test number
    677584814233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass88,164 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    872551760768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail88,139 miles (+4,133)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,139 miles
    Test number
    902391928788
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass84,006 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,006 miles
    Test number
    740220768440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,135 miles (+9,845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    903471562393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,290 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    507051643300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,425 miles (+7,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,425 miles
    Test number
    129979591374
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil leak
    • 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))
  8. Pass51,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    386434680659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,202 miles (+7,701)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    522869471437
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass43,501 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    125519659050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,520 miles (+6,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    277990114521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass33,125 miles (+7,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    571265447474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass26,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    632097499759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 DEF

Does X6 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 DEF is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 DEF?
The MOT on X6 DEF is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 DEF done?
X6 DEF was recorded at 92,675 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has X6 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 DEF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X6 DEF 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 X6 DEF find?
X6 DEF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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