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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc

H46 JCTMOT history

H46 JCT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

H46 JCT grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H46 JCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
16 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H46 JCT was last recorded at 168,129 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,021 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
1,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,129 miles
  • 2024 – 168,021 miles
  • 2023 – 167,830 miles
  • 2022 – 167,654 miles
  • 2021 – 167,477 miles
  • 2020 – 167,271 miles
  • 2019 – 167,106 miles
  • 2018 – 166,909 miles
  • 2017 – 166,469 miles
  • 2016 – 165,544 miles
  • 2015 – 164,522 miles
  • 2014 – 163,654 miles
  • 2013 – 162,346 miles
  • 2012 – 160,824 miles
  • 2011 – 159,624 miles
  • 2010 – 158,762 miles
  • 2009 – 157,719 miles
  • 2008 – 154,916 miles
  • 2007 – 151,926 miles
  • 2006 – 148,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,129 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,129 miles (+108)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,129 miles
    Test number
    220049116001
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass168,021 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,021 miles
    Test number
    637110864084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,830 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,830 miles
    Test number
    913004371398
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass167,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,654 miles
    Test number
    546228658961
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail167,654 miles (+177)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,654 miles
    Test number
    133805648297
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass167,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,477 miles
    Test number
    697723415185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,477 miles (+206)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,477 miles
    Test number
    199469685469
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

  8. Pass167,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    167,271 miles
    Test number
    788769306985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,271 miles (+165)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,271 miles
    Test number
    443392026261
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass167,106 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    167,106 miles
    Test number
    564252645056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass166,909 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,909 miles
    Test number
    235699519117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    166,469 miles
    Test number
    221010522234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,469 miles (+925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,469 miles
    Test number
    632440888500
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass165,544 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,544 miles
    Test number
    838938026258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,522 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    164,522 miles
    Test number
    971030880794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass163,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,654 miles
    Test number
    235300944260
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail163,654 miles (+1,308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,654 miles
    Test number
    526240744231
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass162,346 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    162,346 miles
    Test number
    546290243236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass160,824 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    160,824 miles
    Test number
    978653832216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass159,624 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    159,624 miles
    Test number
    355447531498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass158,762 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    612580630227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass157,719 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    157,719 miles
    Test number
    820985029232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass154,916 miles (+2,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    154,916 miles
    Test number
    772585238298
    • NoteRear crossmember thin in places but ok at time of test

  24. Pass151,926 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    151,926 miles
    Test number
    492158717271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass148,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    148,081 miles
    Test number
    850369716298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H46 JCT

Does H46 JCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H46 JCT is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on H46 JCT?
The MOT on H46 JCT is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H46 JCT done?
H46 JCT was recorded at 168,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 1,039 miles a year.
Has H46 JCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H46 JCT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on H46 JCT 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 H46 JCT find?
H46 JCT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides.

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