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This 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 156,257 miles 1 week ago on Thursday 8th October 2026 at 16:33.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Friday 22nd October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

R6JEG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 2027156,257 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper And Lower Shock And Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper And Lower Shock And Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Seats Removed
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belts Removed
  7. ADVISORY - Advanced Corrosion To Underneath Of Vehicle
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2026156,257 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper And Lower Shock And Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Upper And Lower Shock And Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Upper Spring Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Seats Removed
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belts Removed
  9. ADVISORY - Advanced Corrosion To Underneath Of Vehicle
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 202522ND OCTOBER 2026155,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Middle And Rear Rows Of Seats Removed. All Rear Seat Belts Removed.
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Spring Upper And Lower Mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Shock Absorber Upper Mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Advanced Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle.
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2025155,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Middle And Rear Rows Of Seats Removed. All Rear Seat Belts Removed.
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Spring Upper And Lower Mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Shock Absorber Upper Mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Spring Upper Mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Advanced Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle.
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202422ND OCTOBER 2025155,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Seats And Seat Belts Removed.
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Advanced Corrosion To All Chassis And Suspension Components.
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202322ND OCTOBER 2024155,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sideways Facing Seats And Belts Removed.
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear All Seats And Seat Belts Removed.
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Advanced Corrosion To Rear Floor.
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2023155,074 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sideways Facing Seats And Belts Removed.
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202213TH OCTOBER 2023154,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Under Body Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Chassis Corrosion
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202113TH OCTOBER 2022152,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Under Tray Support Bar Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202013TH OCTOBER 2021151,559 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2020151,554 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 201930TH SEPTEMBER 2020151,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Slightly Damaged All (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Body Corroded
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 2019151,488 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Slightly Damaged All 4 (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20173RD OCTOBER 2018150,744 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201611TH AUGUST 2017149,615 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 201512TH MARCH 2016147,963 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear X Member Corroded
FAILED11TH MARCH 2015147,963 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear X Member Corroded
PASSED11TH MARCH 201412TH MARCH 2015139,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  6. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Play
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Wiper Linkage Worn
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201312TH MARCH 2014135,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Parts Of Chassis And Rear Crossmember Corroding
  5. USER ENTERED - Tow Bar Electrics Insecure Advise Attention
  6. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing Advise Replacment
  7. USER ENTERED - Advise Attention To Handbrake Free Travel
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2013135,044 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Insecure (2.7.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Fuel Tank Leaking (7.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  10. USER ENTERED - Parts Of Chassis And Rear Crossmember Corroding
  11. USER ENTERED - Tow Bar Electrics Insecure Advise Attention
  12. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing Advise Replacment
  13. USER ENTERED - Advise Attention To Handbrake Free Travel
PASSED6TH MARCH 201212TH MARCH 2013129,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED3RD MARCH 201112TH MARCH 2012126,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201012TH MARCH 2011121,263 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 2010121,263 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20094TH MARCH 2010113,778 MI
FAILED4TH MARCH 2009113,778 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED23RD APRIL 200822ND APRIL 2009107,439 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 2008107,437 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (5.2.5b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Passenger Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.3)
  7. FAIL - Centre Rear Rear Passenger Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.3)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.3)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  10. FAIL - Centre Drag Link End Socket Spring Weak (2.2.b.1e)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  12. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  14. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  15. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  16. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  17. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  18. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  20. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  21. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  22. USER ENTERED - Both Engine Oil Cooler Pipes Leaking
  23. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak Around Turbo
  24. USER ENTERED - Front Diff Has A Nut Loose
PASSED11TH APRIL 200715TH APRIL 200897,927 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 200797,927 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Flickers When Tapped Lightly By Hand (1.1.6d)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED7TH APRIL 200615TH APRIL 200787,039 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R6JEG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

R6JEG MOT Comments

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R6JEG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 156,257 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,581 miles

R6JEG FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration R6JEG was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 156,257 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,581 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R6JEG has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 84 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 17 Major, 1 Dangerous and 35 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 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does R6JEG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 R6JEG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R6JEG Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 R6JEG does have Tax. Read more

When does R6JEG Tax expire?

The current Tax for R6JEG will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 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 R6JEG MOT expire?

The current MOT for R6JEG will expire in 1 year on Friday 22nd October 2027. Read more

When did R6JEG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R6JEG was on Thursday 8th October 2026 at 16:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R6JEG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for R6JEG we can see 20 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 R6JEG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for R6JEG we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R6JEG?

R6JEG is registered as a 1998 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has R6JEG done?

The odometer reading for R6JEG at the last MOT in October 2026 was 156,257 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 5,581 miles per year. Read more

How old is R6JEG?

The vehicle R6JEG was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 16th April 1998. Read more

What colour is R6JEG?

The official colour of R6JEG is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does R6JEG have?

R6JEG has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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