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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K46 TJXMOT history

K46 TJX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

K46 TJX blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
81,454 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 TJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
2 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 TJX was last recorded at 81,454 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 2,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2008: 11,502 miles, lower than 115,027 miles on 17 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,233 miles · 20 May 2016
Between the last two tests
2,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,454 miles
  • 2016 – 79,233 miles
  • 2013 – 79,233 miles
  • 2008 – 11,502 miles
  • 2007 – 102,404 miles
  • 2006 – 91,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryHole in battery box
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
  • AdvisoryWhole of chassis covered in surface rust

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,454 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    539538107113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHole in battery box
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryWhole of chassis covered in surface rust

  2. Fail81,454 miles (+2,221)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    480931416077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHole in battery box
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisoryWhole of chassis covered in surface rust

  3. Pass79,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    178969201607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,233 miles13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    820231328539
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  5. Pass79,233 miles (+67,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    936651623175
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass11,502 miles (-103,525)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,502 miles
    Test number
    563986418147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,027 miles (+12,623)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,027 miles
    Test number
    774248108139
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  8. Pass102,404 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    970160537013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,369 miles (+9,606)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    924567117039
    • FailureNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  10. Pass91,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    811107726092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K46 TJX

Does K46 TJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K46 TJX expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K46 TJX?
The MOT on K46 TJX expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K46 TJX done?
K46 TJX was recorded at 81,454 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
Has K46 TJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 TJX has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K46 TJX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K46 TJX find?
K46 TJX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms, and 4 more.

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