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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R446 FCGMOT history

R446 FCG is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

R446 FCG black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,115 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 FCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 FCG was last recorded at 82,115 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Nov 2009: 22,703 miles, lower than 187,151 miles on 6 Sept 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
80,952 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,115 miles
  • 2025 – 80,952 miles
  • 2024 – 79,445 miles
  • 2023 – 78,583 miles
  • 2022 – 78,197 miles
  • 2020 – 76,642 miles
  • 2019 – 69,842 miles
  • 2018 – 65,168 miles
  • 2017 – 63,251 miles
  • 2016 – 61,904 miles
  • 2015 – 57,426 miles
  • 2014 – 53,234 miles
  • 2013 – 51,206 miles
  • 2012 – 50,278 miles
  • 2010 – 39,598 miles
  • 2009 – 22,703 miles
  • 2008 – 187,151 miles
  • 2007 – 176,113 miles
  • 2005 – 172,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,115 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,115 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    671876335145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,952 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    383270788477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,445 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    866252642179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,583 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,583 miles
    Test number
    230402494103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,197 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,197 miles
    Test number
    672346794545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,642 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    201612484785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,842 miles (+4,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    157778673955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,168 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    233903085746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,251 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    740453480090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,904 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,904 miles
    Test number
    779617882476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,426 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,426 miles
    Test number
    629655135152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,234 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    175709924143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    629891443172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,206 miles (+928)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    248050343461
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door handle loose
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

  15. Pass50,278 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    807034712149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,598 miles (+16,895)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,598 miles
    Test number
    800755930337
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass22,703 miles (-164,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,703 miles
    Test number
    940017329360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass187,151 miles (+11,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    187,151 miles
    Test number
    580020758243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass176,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    176,113 miles
    Test number
    841928137339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail176,113 miles (+3,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,113 miles
    Test number
    684897937371
    • FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

  21. Fail172,870 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,870 miles
    Test number
    152818745340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass172,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    172,870 miles
    Test number
    880718745381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R446 FCG

Does R446 FCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 FCG is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R446 FCG?
The MOT on R446 FCG is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R446 FCG done?
R446 FCG was recorded at 82,115 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026.
Has R446 FCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 FCG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2013.
Has the mileage on R446 FCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R446 FCG find?
R446 FCG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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