
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T846 REUMOT history
T846 REU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,249 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 212,249 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,191 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T846 REU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T846 REU was last recorded at 212,249 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 212,232 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 8,191 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,249 miles
- 2024 – 204,517 miles
- 2023 – 194,457 miles
- 2022 – 182,371 miles
- 2021 – 166,141 miles
- 2020 – 152,295 miles
- 2019 – 139,796 miles
- 2018 – 129,726 miles
- 2016 – 113,517 miles
- 2015 – 105,118 miles
- 2014 – 100,910 miles
- 2013 – 96,081 miles
- 2012 – 90,729 miles
- 2011 – 87,065 miles
- 2010 – 75,576 miles
- 2009 – 69,756 miles
- 2008 – 64,341 miles
- 2007 – 54,919 miles
- 2006 – 49,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides play in trunions
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,249 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 212,249 miles
- Test number
- 424454330711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail212,232 miles (+7,715)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,232 miles
- Test number
- 493645350845
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass204,517 miles (+10,060)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 204,517 miles
- Test number
- 794905240338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass194,457 miles (+274)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 194,457 miles
- Test number
- 327135383023
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides play in trunions (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail194,183 miles (+11,812)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,183 miles
- Test number
- 928541882629
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides play in trunions (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass182,371 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 182,371 miles
- Test number
- 518026912796
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,366 miles (+16,225)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,366 miles
- Test number
- 877137882003
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,141 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 166,141 miles
- Test number
- 331663621625
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking but not badly
Fail166,138 miles (+13,843)4 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,138 miles
- Test number
- 600578744940
- DangerousCentral Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central area (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central area (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking but not badly
Pass152,295 miles (+213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 152,295 miles
- Test number
- 918545341473
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,082 miles (+12,286)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,082 miles
- Test number
- 661997671378
- DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,796 miles (+91)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,796 miles
- Test number
- 863137293480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,705 miles (+9,979)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,705 miles
- Test number
- 364405384724
- DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chasis area starting ti corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass129,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,726 miles
- Test number
- 859078243879
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear diff "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,723 miles (+16,206)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,723 miles
- Test number
- 808756912501
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Tractor ball bearing / shims (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tractor ball bearing / shims (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear diff "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil low
Pass113,517 miles (+8,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 113,517 miles
- Test number
- 599323468465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass105,118 miles (+4,208)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 105,118 miles
- Test number
- 749301175160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass100,910 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,910 miles
- Test number
- 319944184191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail100,907 miles (+4,826)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,907 miles
- Test number
- 705954084143
- FailureBall joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass96,081 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 96,081 miles
- Test number
- 585852583148
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail96,077 miles (+5,348)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,077 miles
- Test number
- 158142983182
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass90,729 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 90,729 miles
- Test number
- 517524182184
- NoteHydrolic tank leaking
Fail90,728 miles (+3,663)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,728 miles
- Test number
- 717690182140
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteHydrolic tank leaking
Pass87,065 miles (+11,489)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,065 miles
- Test number
- 539518981078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,576 miles (+5,820)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,576 miles
- Test number
- 112258490457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,756 miles (+5,415)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 69,756 miles
- Test number
- 651242499042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,341 miles (+9,422)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 64,341 miles
- Test number
- 250064898002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,919 miles (+4,974)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,919 miles
- Test number
- 124882807167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 49,945 miles
- Test number
- 571891016107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T846 REU
- Does T846 REU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T846 REU is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T846 REU?
- The MOT on T846 REU is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T846 REU done?
- T846 REU was recorded at 212,249 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
- Has T846 REU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T846 REU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T846 REU 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 T846 REU find?
- T846 REU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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