LAND ROVER DEFENDER C6MXL has 23 MOTs

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This 1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,455 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 12th June 2026 at 16:30.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 11th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

C6MXL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JUNE 202798,455 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
PASSED19TH MAY 202518TH MAY 202697,848 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Slight Play Between Sector Shaft And The Drop Arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED3RD MAY 20243RD MAY 202596,711 MI
PASSED4TH MAY 20233RD MAY 202493,761 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 202218TH APRIL 202393,079 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Indicator Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Hazard Warning Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Bonnet Hinge Security Poor, Front Hubs Leaking, Steering Damper Bush Worn, O/s/f Brake Hose Fouling Suspension,
  6. ADVISORY - Front Body Mounts Suspect, Rear Chassis Welded Plates Welds Suspect
  7. ADVISORY - Brakes Slightly Pulling
FAILED13TH APRIL 202293,079 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Does Not Latch Securely Closed (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Indicator Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Hazard Warning Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Too High Both (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Bonnet Hinge Security Poor, Front Hubs Leaking, Steering Damper Bush Worn, O/s/f Brake Hose Fouling Suspension,
  12. ADVISORY - Front Body Mounts Suspect, Rear Chassis Welded Plates Welds Suspect
  13. ADVISORY - Brakes Slightly Pulling
PASSED6TH JULY 20205TH JULY 202193,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamp Switch Suspect, O/s/f Hub Slightly Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Drivers Door Latch Suspect
FAILED1ST JULY 202093,031 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  6. ADVISORY - Headlamp Switch Suspect, O/s/f Hub Slightly Leaking
  7. ADVISORY - Drivers Door Latch Suspect
  8. MINOR - All Direction Indicators Flashing Less Than 60 Times A Minute (4.4.4 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH MARCH 201928TH MARCH 202092,653 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Front Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201828TH MARCH 201992,720 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Hubs Slightly Leaking
PASSED29TH MARCH 201728TH MARCH 201891,784 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20152ND MARCH 201686,199 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Body Has Slight Displacement Of The Body Relative To The Chassis (6.1.b.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Damper Bushes
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 201586,199 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Brake Pedal Spongy (3.3.b.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  7. FAIL - Speedometer Clearly Inoperative (6.7.2)
  8. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Not Fixed Vertically, Or As Close To Vertical As Is Reasonably Practical (6.3.2c)
  9. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (3.3.a.1b)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped (3.6.b.1)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Twisted (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  12. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Twisted (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
  14. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
  15. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
  16. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  17. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  18. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  19. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  20. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  21. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
  22. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  23. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  24. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  25. ADVISORY - Offside Front Body Has Slight Displacement Of The Body Relative To The Chassis (6.1.b.1a)
  26. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  27. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
  28. USER ENTERED - Wheel/tyre Protruding Beyond Wheel Arch
  29. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
  30. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Damper Bushes
PASSED16TH APRIL 201415TH APRIL 201586,100 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (2.2.d.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201322ND JANUARY 201484,916 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201222ND JANUARY 201384,164 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201028TH NOVEMBER 201184,088 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Steering Box Has A Bad Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - H/brake Lever Has Excessive Travel.and Requires Adjustment.
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 201084,088 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  8. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  9. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  10. USER ENTERED - Steering Box Has A Bad Oil Leak
  11. USER ENTERED - H/brake Lever Has Excessive Travel.and Requires Adjustment.
PASSED28TH JULY 200927TH JULY 201083,832 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20083RD SEPTEMBER 200983,674 MI
PASSED14TH AUGUST 200713TH AUGUST 200883,439 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20061ST AUGUST 200783,243 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 200525TH JULY 200681,107 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C6MXL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

C6MXL MOT Comments

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C6MXL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,455 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,461 miles

C6MXL FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration C6MXL was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1986 so it is currently 40 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 98,455 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,461 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C6MXL has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 33 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does C6MXL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 C6MXL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C6MXL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 C6MXL does have Tax. Read more

When does C6MXL Tax expire?

The current Tax for C6MXL will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C6MXL MOT expire?

The current MOT for C6MXL will expire in 12 months on Friday 11th June 2027. Read more

When did C6MXL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C6MXL was on Friday 12th June 2026 at 16:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C6MXL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for C6MXL we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C6MXL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for C6MXL we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C6MXL?

C6MXL is registered as a 1986 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has C6MXL done?

The odometer reading for C6MXL at the last MOT in June 2026 was 98,455 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,461 miles per year. Read more

How old is C6MXL?

The vehicle C6MXL was manufactured in 1986 so it is currently 40 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st October 1986. Read more

What colour is C6MXL?

The official colour of C6MXL is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does C6MXL have?

C6MXL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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