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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass212,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass166,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,141 miles
    Test number
    331663621625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking but not badly
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass139,796 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,796 miles
    Test number
    863137293480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass90,729 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,729 miles
    Test number
    517524182184
    • NoteHydrolic tank leaking
  23. 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
  24. Pass87,065 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    539518981078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,576 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    112258490457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,756 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,756 miles
    Test number
    651242499042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,341 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    250064898002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,919 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    124882807167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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