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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

1946SMOT history

1946S is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

1946S 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,125 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1946S
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1946S was last recorded at 106,125 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,205 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,920 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,125 miles
  • 2025 – 100,205 miles
  • 2024 – 90,889 miles
  • 2023 – 84,240 miles
  • 2022 – 76,763 miles
  • 2021 – 62,651 miles
  • 2019 – 62,080 miles
  • 2018 – 61,286 miles
  • 2017 – 58,137 miles
  • 2016 – 57,205 miles
  • 2015 – 55,130 miles
  • 2014 – 53,248 miles
  • 2013 – 48,427 miles
  • 2012 – 45,804 miles
  • 2011 – 39,520 miles
  • 2010 – 34,548 miles
  • 2009 – 27,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,125 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front diff oil seal at propshaft leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,125 miles (+5,920)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,125 miles
    Test number
    331281070885
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass100,205 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    498137112316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,889 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,889 miles
    Test number
    707628864897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    655241190764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,240 miles (+7,477)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    815220518282
    • DangerousRear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts At Propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,763 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    331471713673
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal at propshaft leaking oil

  7. Fail76,619 miles (+13,968)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    382332462519
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal at propshaft leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,651 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,651 miles
    Test number
    225114081244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,614 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    525163144991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,080 miles (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    523794968227
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass61,286 miles (+3,149)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    747310016652
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  12. Pass58,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    689019564901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,137 miles (+932)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,137 miles
    Test number
    762217492033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass57,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    885530181982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,205 miles (+2,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    827724692359
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,130 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    798187828637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass53,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    747509764249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,248 miles (+4,821)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    565619264244
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass48,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    588028443224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail48,427 miles (+2,623)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,427 miles
    Test number
    646758643229
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail45,804 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    287601662220
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass45,804 miles (+6,284)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,804 miles
    Test number
    526541962244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass39,520 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    957467261182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder bonnet soundproofing sitting on engine

  24. Fail39,516 miles (+4,968)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,516 miles
    Test number
    839195261145
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder bonnet soundproofing sitting on engine

  25. Pass34,548 miles (+6,782)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,548 miles
    Test number
    172163980186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front sphare joint has small oil leak

  26. Pass27,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    364060669107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 1946S

What vehicle is registration 1946S currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1946S on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1946S currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1946S is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1946S?
The MOT on 1946S is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1946S done?
1946S was recorded at 106,125 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has 1946S ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1946S has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on 1946S 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 1946S find?
1946S passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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