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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,496 cc

H946 DKHMOT history

H946 DKH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 29,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

H946 DKH green 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
29,226 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H946 DKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H946 DKH was last recorded at 29,226 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,327 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
899 miles
Average per year
735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,226 miles
  • 2025 – 28,327 miles
  • 2024 – 27,200 miles
  • 2023 – 26,170 miles
  • 2022 – 25,454 miles
  • 2021 – 24,920 miles
  • 2020 – 23,885 miles
  • 2019 – 23,451 miles
  • 2018 – 22,928 miles
  • 2016 – 22,276 miles
  • 2012 – 20,257 miles
  • 2011 – 18,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tyrumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumpet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front shocker/ suspension trumpet slightly corrorded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,226 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    29,226 miles
    Test number
    411473984245
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tyrumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail29,226 miles (+899)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,226 miles
    Test number
    421492422044
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tyrumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass28,327 miles (+1,127)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    28,327 miles
    Test number
    853379420786
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass27,200 miles (+1,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    610915143701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trumpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner chassis at rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass26,170 miles (+716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    165571768158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass25,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    25,454 miles
    Test number
    534592027300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail25,454 miles (+534)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,454 miles
    Test number
    877507620066
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass24,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,920 miles
    Test number
    276699324994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,920 miles (+1,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,920 miles
    Test number
    908095320635
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass23,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    582059431162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,885 miles (+434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    937341441749
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass23,451 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    162542787848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mounting trumpet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass22,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    195009069261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,928 miles (+652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    830827763558
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass22,276 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,276 miles
    Test number
    550465160356
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker/ suspension trumpet slightly corrorded and holed

  16. Fail22,267 miles (+2,010)9 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,267 miles
    Test number
    467068010860
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker/ suspension trumpet slightly corrorded and holed

  17. Pass20,257 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,257 miles
    Test number
    945816612109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    796420111146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,356 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    755520611161
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about H946 DKH

Does H946 DKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H946 DKH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on H946 DKH?
The MOT on H946 DKH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H946 DKH done?
H946 DKH was recorded at 29,226 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 735 miles a year.
Has H946 DKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H946 DKH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on H946 DKH 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 H946 DKH find?
H946 DKH passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tyrumpet; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central, and 4 more.

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