
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,492 cc
2046 BHMOT history
2046 BH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 69,063 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2046 BH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
2046 BH was last recorded at 69,063 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,063 miles · 1 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,063 miles
- 2022 – 68,943 miles
- 2020 – 68,781 miles
- 2019 – 67,703 miles
- 2018 – 66,467 miles
- 2017 – 66,197 miles
- 2016 – 64,731 miles
- 2015 – 63,497 miles
- 2014 – 56,089 miles
- 2013 – 50,389 miles
- 2012 – 46,573 miles
- 2011 – 42,321 miles
- 2010 – 37,622 miles
- 2009 – 25,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2022
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 69,063 miles
- Test number
- 459639829667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,063 miles (+120)3 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,063 miles
- Test number
- 366664049567
- DangerousFront Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack both sides (1.1.16 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached damper turret (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack both sides (1.1.16 (d) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust system insecure excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached damper turret (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass68,943 miles (+162)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 68,943 miles
- Test number
- 493504683929
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryN/s/f swivel joint weaping
- AdvisoryO/s/f swivel joint weaping
Pass68,781 miles (+1,078)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 68,781 miles
- Test number
- 730508570713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,703 miles (+1,236)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,703 miles
- Test number
- 309079924379
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front tractor housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hockey stick bushes perishing
Pass66,467 miles (+8)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 66,467 miles
- Test number
- 564812923460
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,459 miles (+262)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,459 miles
- Test number
- 226907944669
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,197 miles (+1,466)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 66,197 miles
- Test number
- 931338502879
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT& REAR (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
- AdvisoryFRONT NUDGE BAR DAMAGED N/S
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,731 miles (+1,234)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 64,731 miles
- Test number
- 309281858060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened side facing seat closest to the rear (5.2.2a)
- 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)
Pass63,497 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 63,497 miles
- Test number
- 819831144881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,197 miles (+7,108)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 63,197 miles
- Test number
- 740256293910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,089 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,089 miles
- Test number
- 687856564201
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Fail56,061 miles (+5,672)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,061 miles
- Test number
- 815695564296
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front swivel seals leaking
- NoteOil leak
Pass50,389 miles (+3,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,389 miles
- Test number
- 326761563492
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,573 miles (+4,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,573 miles
- Test number
- 128830272210
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,321 miles (+4,699)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 42,321 miles
- Test number
- 908939551281
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front hub swivel seals weaping
Pass37,622 miles (+2,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 37,622 miles
- Test number
- 143990700357
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass35,166 miles (+9,312)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 35,166 miles
- Test number
- 272293020227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,854 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,854 miles
- Test number
- 350896519280
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass25,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 25,854 miles
- Test number
- 364526519476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 2046 BH
- What vehicle is registration 2046 BH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2046 BH on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 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 2046 BH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2046 BH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 2046 BH?
- The MOT on 2046 BH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 2046 BH done?
- 2046 BH was recorded at 69,063 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,518 miles a year.
- Has 2046 BH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2046 BH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 2046 BH 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 2046 BH find?
- 2046 BH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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