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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L46 MUDMOT history

L46 MUD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L46 MUD white 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,189 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 MUD was last recorded at 118,189 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,401 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,189 miles
  • 2025 – 114,401 miles
  • 2024 – 113,508 miles
  • 2023 – 111,776 miles
  • 2021 – 108,317 miles
  • 2020 – 107,199 miles
  • 2019 – 105,430 miles
  • 2018 – 102,749 miles
  • 2017 – 99,125 miles
  • 2016 – 91,271 miles
  • 2015 – 85,311 miles
  • 2014 – 78,218 miles
  • 2013 – 71,930 miles
  • 2012 – 57,002 miles
  • 2011 – 45,045 miles
  • 2010 – 35,660 miles
  • 2009 – 27,802 miles
  • 2008 – 20,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,189 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded but not affecting beam pattern or light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded but not affecting beam pattern or light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s hradlamp glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,189 miles (+3,788)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,189 miles
    Test number
    992714029861
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded but not affecting beam pattern or light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens faded but not affecting beam pattern or light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,401 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    205577981253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,508 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,508 miles
    Test number
    355140645647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,776 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,776 miles
    Test number
    474712439065
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axel A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    563393824890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,317 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,317 miles
    Test number
    274988306173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,199 miles (+1,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,199 miles
    Test number
    529118042789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,430 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    638209113672
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass102,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    585260923196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s hradlamp glass cracked

  10. Fail102,749 miles (+3,624)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,749 miles
    Test number
    394765477486
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s hradlamp glass cracked

  11. Pass99,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,125 miles
    Test number
    741713677292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail99,125 miles (+7,854)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,125 miles
    Test number
    925813451871
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush radius arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush radius arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass91,271 miles (+5,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    616607694874
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly dirty.

  14. Pass85,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    698411365126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail85,311 miles (+7,093)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    499099255185
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass78,218 miles (+6,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    567061444045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass71,930 miles (+14,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    275474123067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,002 miles (+11,957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    728110412022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    177403511490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,045 miles (+9,385)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    645660011045
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

  21. Pass35,660 miles (+7,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,660 miles
    Test number
    132000020415
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,802 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,802 miles
    Test number
    131010249089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,781 miles
    Test number
    192295368025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L46 MUD

Does L46 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 MUD is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L46 MUD?
The MOT on L46 MUD is valid until 18 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 MUD done?
L46 MUD was recorded at 118,189 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has L46 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 MUD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L46 MUD 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 L46 MUD find?
L46 MUD passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded but not affecting beam pattern or light output.; offside headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded but not affecting beam pattern or light output..

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