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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T46 TDAMOT history

T46 TDA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 225,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
225,416 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 TDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 TDA was last recorded at 225,416 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,623 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
7,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,416 miles
  • 2024 – 224,623 miles
  • 2023 – 221,348 miles
  • 2022 – 219,199 miles
  • 2020 – 215,333 miles
  • 2019 – 196,744 miles
  • 2018 – 169,471 miles
  • 2017 – 154,030 miles
  • 2016 – 149,982 miles
  • 2015 – 148,936 miles
  • 2014 – 147,326 miles
  • 2013 – 143,612 miles
  • 2011 – 131,704 miles
  • 2010 – 129,834 miles
  • 2009 – 106,046 miles
  • 2008 – 96,155 miles
  • 2007 – 85,673 miles
  • 2006 – 75,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,416 miles
  • AdvisoryKeep adapted for off road useRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,416 miles (+793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    225,416 miles
    Test number
    124527291807
    • AdvisoryKeep adapted for off road use
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass224,623 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    224,623 miles
    Test number
    567554822921
    • AdvisoryVehicle has had extensive restoration work

  3. Pass223,707 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    223,707 miles
    Test number
    799850931692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass221,348 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    221,348 miles
    Test number
    117649805571
    • AdvisoryKeep adapted for off road use

  5. Pass219,199 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    219,199 miles
    Test number
    359868992443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass215,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    215,333 miles
    Test number
    787291487209
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Fail215,333 miles (+18,589)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,333 miles
    Test number
    145761213556
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass196,744 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    196,744 miles
    Test number
    116577840409
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail196,488 miles (+27,017)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,488 miles
    Test number
    558050490060
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass169,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    169,471 miles
    Test number
    419614568761
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Fail169,471 miles (+15,441)8 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,471 miles
    Test number
    623206280045
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass154,030 miles (+4,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,030 miles
    Test number
    437470651733
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

  13. Pass149,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    239192790532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail149,982 miles (+1,046)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    428538748984
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass148,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    205735775146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail148,936 miles (+1,610)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    847814475112
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass147,326 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    147,326 miles
    Test number
    289967344196
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteParking brake warning light on

  18. Fail147,326 miles (+3,714)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,326 miles
    Test number
    575140344117
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteParking brake warning light on

  19. Pass143,612 miles (+11,908)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    143,612 miles
    Test number
    478164913186
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Fail131,704 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    315852201162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass131,704 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    955802601101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass129,834 miles (+13,468)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    129,834 miles
    Test number
    411591600434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,366 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,366 miles
    Test number
    523076030097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,046 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    783137129085
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass106,046 miles (+9,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    894717329099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,155 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    151801528038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass96,155 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,155 miles
    Test number
    521911928093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,673 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    782831237098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll four tyres badly perished, wearing unevenly and close to legal limits. 7.50R16

  29. Fail85,673 miles (+9,725)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,673 miles
    Test number
    242860437064
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll four tyres on vehical are badly perished and tyre treads are all wearing unevenly and getting close to legal limits, 7.50r16.

  30. Pass75,948 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    543975636080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail75,943 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    773154636051
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T46 TDA

Does T46 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 TDA is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 TDA?
The MOT on T46 TDA is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 TDA done?
T46 TDA was recorded at 225,416 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,494 miles a year.
Has T46 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 TDA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T46 TDA 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 T46 TDA find?
T46 TDA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: keep adapted for off road use; oil leak.

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