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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

Y6 FTEMOT history

Y6 FTE is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

Y6 FTE silver 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 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
163,983 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 FTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 FTE was last recorded at 163,983 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,981 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,983 miles
  • 2025 – 163,689 miles
  • 2024 – 162,689 miles
  • 2023 – 160,973 miles
  • 2019 – 159,131 miles
  • 2018 – 154,673 miles
  • 2017 – 145,231 miles
  • 2016 – 138,378 miles
  • 2015 – 129,829 miles
  • 2014 – 117,320 miles
  • 2013 – 112,345 miles
  • 2012 – 106,813 miles
  • 2011 – 103,435 miles
  • 2010 – 98,778 miles
  • 2009 – 92,900 miles
  • 2008 – 81,460 miles
  • 2007 – 71,023 miles
  • 2006 – 64,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,983 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,983 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    163,983 miles
    Test number
    887806941274
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,981 miles (+292)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,981 miles
    Test number
    182211787982
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,689 miles
    Test number
    609314822544
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail163,689 miles (+1,000)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,689 miles
    Test number
    421555221775
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass162,689 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,689 miles
    Test number
    106399993926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,687 miles (+1,714)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,687 miles
    Test number
    282540437542
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,973 miles
    Test number
    359233864744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail160,973 miles (+1,842)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,973 miles
    Test number
    316946341805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass159,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,131 miles
    Test number
    873859516448
    • AdvisoryCentral Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail159,131 miles (+4,458)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,131 miles
    Test number
    646490325878
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass154,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,673 miles
    Test number
    924772860537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail154,673 miles (+9,442)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,673 miles
    Test number
    584175205915
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play DRAG LINK END (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass145,231 miles (+6,853)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,231 miles
    Test number
    974161464118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,378 miles (+8,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,378 miles
    Test number
    673434094578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has some travel but working brakes work efficiently

  15. Pass129,829 miles (+12,509)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    899199615102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,320 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,320 miles
    Test number
    376046304108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,345 miles (+5,532)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,345 miles
    Test number
    405974893078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside side facing seat belt buckle broke

  18. Fail106,813 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    355780592011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass106,813 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    705670892015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,435 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,435 miles
    Test number
    447819211126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,778 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,778 miles
    Test number
    772030160174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    584660569160
    • NoteAll tyres cut and slightly deteriorated

  23. Fail92,900 miles (+11,440)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,900 miles
    Test number
    332079359162
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteAll tyres cut and slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass81,460 miles (+10,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    182269698043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,023 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    511394147007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    383273866420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 FTE

Does Y6 FTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 FTE is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 FTE?
The MOT on Y6 FTE is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 FTE done?
Y6 FTE was recorded at 163,983 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,020 miles a year.
Has Y6 FTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 FTE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y6 FTE 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 Y6 FTE find?
Y6 FTE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive engine; central rear oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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