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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R446 RTNMOT history

R446 RTN is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 248,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

R446 RTN white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
248,001 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 RTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 RTN was last recorded at 248,001 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 6,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,753 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,248 miles
Average per year
4,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 248,001 miles
  • 2024 – 241,753 miles
  • 2023 – 236,996 miles
  • 2022 – 231,557 miles
  • 2021 – 227,514 miles
  • 2020 – 221,448 miles
  • 2019 – 219,078 miles
  • 2018 – 215,564 miles
  • 2017 – 212,320 miles
  • 2016 – 207,360 miles
  • 2015 – 202,179 miles
  • 2014 – 196,604 miles
  • 2013 – 191,943 miles
  • 2012 – 187,942 miles
  • 2011 – 183,601 miles
  • 2010 – 181,023 miles
  • 2009 – 175,638 miles
  • 2007 – 168,717 miles
  • 2006 – 151,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,001 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Wheel bearing has slight play ALL

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass248,001 miles (+6,248)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    248,001 miles
    Test number
    714574864215
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass241,753 miles (+4,757)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    241,753 miles
    Test number
    309051065414
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR 2 RR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play ALL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,996 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    236,996 miles
    Test number
    828766946697
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail236,994 miles (+5,437)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,994 miles
    Test number
    222558783466
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Drop-arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass231,557 miles (+4,043)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    231,557 miles
    Test number
    892865353298
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass227,514 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    227,514 miles
    Test number
    245501245772
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail227,512 miles (+6,064)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,512 miles
    Test number
    238093823097
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass221,448 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    221,448 miles
    Test number
    159202934007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door corroded
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear doors corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  9. Fail221,446 miles (+2,368)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,446 miles
    Test number
    533261774309
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door corroded
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear doors corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  10. Pass219,078 miles (+3,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,078 miles
    Test number
    913602092611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play steering box drop arm
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  11. Pass215,564 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    215,564 miles
    Test number
    979049282451
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail215,564 miles (+3,244)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,564 miles
    Test number
    773295290130
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass212,320 miles (+4,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    212,320 miles
    Test number
    283173035424
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass207,360 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    207,360 miles
    Test number
    916735918281
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail207,339 miles (+5,160)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,339 miles
    Test number
    749676597426
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass202,179 miles (+5,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    202,179 miles
    Test number
    931840731091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass196,604 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    196,604 miles
    Test number
    349791264283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass191,943 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    191,943 miles
    Test number
    435292163281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail191,857 miles (+3,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,857 miles
    Test number
    578320163245
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

  20. Pass187,942 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    187,942 miles
    Test number
    575461762227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass183,601 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    183,601 miles
    Test number
    976036551255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass181,023 miles (+5,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    181,023 miles
    Test number
    374744460227
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass175,638 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    175,638 miles
    Test number
    840135489233
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Fail175,637 miles (+6,920)3 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,637 miles
    Test number
    722939779285
    • DangerousBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Pass168,717 miles (+17,375)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    168,717 miles
    Test number
    292648007497
    • NoteSlight play in steering joint connecting to steering box.

  26. Pass151,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    151,342 miles
    Test number
    851138406149
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about R446 RTN

Does R446 RTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 RTN is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R446 RTN?
The MOT on R446 RTN is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R446 RTN done?
R446 RTN was recorded at 248,001 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,936 miles a year.
Has R446 RTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 RTN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R446 RTN 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 R446 RTN find?
R446 RTN passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear seat belt flexible stalk damaged; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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