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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K46 TADMOT history

K46 TAD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

K46 TAD red 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,834 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 TAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
16 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 TAD was last recorded at 92,834 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,811 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,834 miles
  • 2025 – 92,811 miles
  • 2024 – 92,382 miles
  • 2023 – 92,348 miles
  • 2022 – 92,075 miles
  • 2021 – 91,694 miles
  • 2020 – 88,237 miles
  • 2019 – 86,509 miles
  • 2018 – 84,474 miles
  • 2017 – 83,556 miles
  • 2016 – 81,061 miles
  • 2015 – 78,678 miles
  • 2014 – 75,717 miles
  • 2013 – 73,608 miles
  • 2012 – 71,932 miles
  • 2011 – 67,493 miles
  • 2010 – 64,296 miles
  • 2009 – 60,751 miles
  • 2008 – 57,567 miles
  • 2007 – 57,089 miles
  • 2006 – 52,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slightly long foot brake travel but still has reserve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    845105200346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,834 miles (+23)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    382585545065
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,811 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    564056247241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,382 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    887485409403
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link first ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,382 miles (+34)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    951697046463
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link first ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    636501983926
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail92,348 miles (+273)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    180015274455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass92,075 miles (+381)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    241759178314
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass91,694 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    304009096373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,237 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    100369592045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,225 miles (+1,716)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    137722946144
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,509 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    875130031154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,474 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,474 miles
    Test number
    284130673105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly long foot brake travel but still has reserve

  14. Fail84,459 miles (+903)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    183275044431
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower steering box cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly long foot brake travel but still has reserve

  15. Pass83,556 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,556 miles
    Test number
    740742877413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,061 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,061 miles
    Test number
    223609820657
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slightly corroded

  17. Fail81,038 miles (+2,360)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,038 miles
    Test number
    470575656515
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass78,678 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    931764643607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,717 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    485175544292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,608 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    327194453299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,932 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,932 miles
    Test number
    455867152207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,493 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    546541471292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,296 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,296 miles
    Test number
    703288280255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,751 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    150658009336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,567 miles
    Test number
    421752908426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,567 miles (+478)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,567 miles
    Test number
    284911708394
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass57,089 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,089 miles
    Test number
    223258217376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,382 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    700562536347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    522961216118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,905 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,905 miles
    Test number
    363088306182
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteP.a.s belt in poor condition
    • NoteSome dampness around fuel tank

Questions about K46 TAD

Does K46 TAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K46 TAD is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K46 TAD?
The MOT on K46 TAD is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K46 TAD done?
K46 TAD was recorded at 92,834 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,199 miles a year.
Has K46 TAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 TAD has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K46 TAD 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 TAD find?
K46 TAD passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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