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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X6 DESMOT history

X6 DES is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

X6 DES blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
176,351 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 DES was last recorded at 176,351 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 1,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,256 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,095 miles
Average per year
6,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,351 miles
  • 2022 – 173,553 miles
  • 2021 – 171,190 miles
  • 2020 – 170,083 miles
  • 2018 – 165,640 miles
  • 2017 – 159,703 miles
  • 2016 – 155,084 miles
  • 2015 – 152,780 miles
  • 2014 – 146,334 miles
  • 2013 – 136,042 miles
  • 2012 – 123,977 miles
  • 2011 – 112,106 miles
  • 2010 – 102,512 miles
  • 2009 – 90,744 miles
  • 2008 – 79,465 miles
  • 2007 – 67,379 miles
  • 2006 – 52,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,351 miles (+1,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    176,351 miles
    Test number
    833888151414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,256 miles (+1,703)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,256 miles
    Test number
    356216874330
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,553 miles (+2,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,553 miles
    Test number
    430521224913
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass171,190 miles (+1,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,190 miles
    Test number
    542282264591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,083 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,083 miles
    Test number
    320180490780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,640 miles (+5,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,640 miles
    Test number
    130447985876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass159,703 miles (+155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,703 miles
    Test number
    487482540884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass159,548 miles (+4,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,548 miles
    Test number
    525189571078
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged on the bottom
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass155,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,084 miles
    Test number
    540511544292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,084 miles (+1,196)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,084 miles
    Test number
    582283962520
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass153,888 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,888 miles
    Test number
    462995103858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass152,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    152,780 miles
    Test number
    997883785037
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail152,780 miles (+6,446)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,780 miles
    Test number
    709006075026
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass146,334 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    146,334 miles
    Test number
    406574984089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,042 miles (+12,065)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,042 miles
    Test number
    348361883033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exaust corroding

  16. Fail123,977 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    189723782430
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass123,977 miles (+11,871)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    366943482094
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass112,106 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    115282381069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail112,106 miles (+9,594)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,106 miles
    Test number
    465962381039
    • Repaired at testNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass102,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,512 miles
    Test number
    100139660031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,512 miles (+11,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,512 miles
    Test number
    911559260079
    • Repaired at testNearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

  22. Pass90,744 miles (+11,279)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    690668569025
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass79,465 miles (+12,086)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,465 miles
    Test number
    894606488021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil / fuel leak?
    • NoteTow bar bolts missing

  24. Pass67,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,379 miles
    Test number
    401742177081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,376 miles (+14,835)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    552782677081
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass52,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    340415346024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 DES

Does X6 DES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X6 DES expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X6 DES?
The MOT on X6 DES expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X6 DES done?
X6 DES was recorded at 176,351 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
Has X6 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 DES has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on X6 DES 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 DES find?
X6 DES passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

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