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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L46 HHNMOT history

L46 HHN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L46 HHN grey 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,369 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 HHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 HHN was last recorded at 161,369 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2010: 10,297 miles, lower than 102,287 miles on 6 Nov 2010.

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
158,919 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,450 miles
Average per year
3,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,369 miles
  • 2025 – 158,919 miles
  • 2024 – 154,370 miles
  • 2023 – 148,254 miles
  • 2022 – 142,803 miles
  • 2021 – 139,216 miles
  • 2018 – 138,728 miles
  • 2016 – 137,152 miles
  • 2015 – 130,450 miles
  • 2014 – 124,905 miles
  • 2013 – 118,882 miles
  • 2011 – 112,899 miles
  • 2010 – 10,297 miles
  • 2009 – 92,644 miles
  • 2008 – 92,563 miles
  • 2007 – 91,832 miles
  • 2006 – 87,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,369 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis central, slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,369 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,369 miles
    Test number
    419549955906
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis central, slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,919 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,919 miles
    Test number
    108231942233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail158,914 miles (+4,544)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,914 miles
    Test number
    166321755112
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box to steering damper linkage (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass154,370 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,370 miles
    Test number
    401880643330
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint boot slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Fail154,346 miles (+6,092)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,346 miles
    Test number
    282116831077
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint boot slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  6. Pass148,254 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,254 miles
    Test number
    447712073384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,803 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    616582400279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,216 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,216 miles
    Test number
    221134071340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,728 miles (+1,576)7 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    888585782865
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Lower Battery insecure SEAT BASE BATTERY CARRIER ROTTEN (1.9.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOK\TOP (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOK\TOP (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES TOP AND BOTTOM CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated NON\OPEN (8.4.2)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative ALL (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play AND TRACTOR JOINT AND SLIGHT NOISE (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play AND TRACTOR JOINT (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass137,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,152 miles
    Test number
    245106118530
    • AdvisoryBattery box showing signs of corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle bump stops missing

  11. Fail137,152 miles (+126)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,152 miles
    Test number
    305963097215
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle bump stops missing

  12. Fail137,026 miles (+6,576)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,026 miles
    Test number
    660763797078
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end loose bolt missing (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near upper shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front out riggers holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass130,450 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,450 miles
    Test number
    427592675058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail130,450 miles (+5,545)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,450 miles
    Test number
    608812475047
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass124,905 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    126994374465
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  16. Fail124,905 miles (+6,023)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    477993674080
    • FailureFront Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteUnder body corrosion

  17. Pass118,882 miles (+5,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,882 miles
    Test number
    219796363039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass112,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    109644951359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,899 miles (+102,602)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    275576241300
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass10,297 miles (-91,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,297 miles
    Test number
    640113210334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Fail102,287 miles (+9,643)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    744720310321
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass92,644 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    372057769442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail92,563 miles (+731)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    312780478226
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass91,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,832 miles
    Test number
    822725367246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail91,832 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,832 miles
    Test number
    913344767217
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Fail91,832 miles (+4,271)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,832 miles
    Test number
    480724567205
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass87,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    744206656257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,561 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    323996656436
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L46 HHN

Does L46 HHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 HHN is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L46 HHN?
The MOT on L46 HHN is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L46 HHN done?
L46 HHN was recorded at 161,369 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,703 miles a year.
Has L46 HHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 HHN has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L46 HHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L46 HHN find?
L46 HHN passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis central, slight corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive.

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