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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K46 DDUMOT history

K46 DDU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

K46 DDU 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,519 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 DDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
12 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 DDU was last recorded at 144,519 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,326 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,519 miles
  • 2024 – 144,326 miles
  • 2018 – 142,384 miles
  • 2016 – 137,506 miles
  • 2015 – 132,952 miles
  • 2014 – 132,347 miles
  • 2013 – 131,375 miles
  • 2012 – 129,270 miles
  • 2011 – 115,659 miles
  • 2009 – 108,811 miles
  • 2008 – 105,822 miles
  • 2007 – 100,370 miles
  • 2006 – 95,735 miles
  • 2005 – 92,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,519 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    758269099045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,326 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,326 miles
    Test number
    575369764363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,326 miles (+1,942)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,326 miles
    Test number
    327794899068
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,384 miles (+4,878)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,384 miles
    Test number
    333110212514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,506 miles (+4,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,506 miles
    Test number
    218415866092
    • AdvisoryCentre battery box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion near A post but not affecting strength of vehicle

  6. Pass132,952 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,952 miles
    Test number
    874458415442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,347 miles (+972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    132,347 miles
    Test number
    209520224176
    • NoteCORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR SECTION CLOSE TO BODY MOUNTS, WIREING UNDER BONNET INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE A PROBLEM , STEERING BOX DSAMP AROUND SEAL , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  8. Pass131,375 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,375 miles
    Test number
    298217783070
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM DIFF SEAL , OIL LEAKS ON BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS , OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  9. Fail131,375 miles (+2,105)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,375 miles
    Test number
    789358473024
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM DIFF SEAL , OIL LEAKS ON BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS , OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  10. Pass129,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,270 miles
    Test number
    606550182098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,264 miles (+13,605)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,264 miles
    Test number
    858730582008
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  12. Pass115,659 miles (+6,848)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    108615741434
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount not fitted due to new chassis
    • NoteOil leak n/s/f hub
    • NotePedal rubber worn

  13. Pass108,811 miles (+2,989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,811 miles
    Test number
    494370509351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth head lights are in poor condition.

  14. Pass105,822 miles (+5,452)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,822 miles
    Test number
    562732508309
    • NoteBoth front brake dics are rusty.
    • NoteAim on both head lights are very poor.
    • NoteN/s/f hub is leaking
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt webbing is damaged.

  15. Pass100,370 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    812798377282
    • NoteFluid leeking from tractor joints

  16. Fail100,370 miles (+4,635)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    940507977228
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteFluid leeking from tractor joints
    • NoteNo bonnet

  17. Pass95,735 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    660802276261
    • NoteN/s/f tractor joint bis leaking badly
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to chassis

  18. Fail95,735 miles (+3,552)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    442902576232
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to chassis
    • NoteN/s/f tractor join is leaking badley

  19. Pass92,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    92,183 miles
    Test number
    804181605384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,183 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,183 miles
    Test number
    443676785275
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Questions about K46 DDU

Does K46 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K46 DDU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K46 DDU?
The MOT on K46 DDU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K46 DDU done?
K46 DDU was recorded at 144,519 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has K46 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 DDU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K46 DDU 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 K46 DDU find?
K46 DDU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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