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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T846 RWKMOT history

T846 RWK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 292,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
292,907 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T846 RWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T846 RWK was last recorded at 292,907 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,887 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
9,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 292,907 miles
  • 2025 – 276,466 miles
  • 2024 – 259,728 miles
  • 2023 – 244,652 miles
  • 2022 – 233,769 miles
  • 2021 – 223,736 miles
  • 2020 – 213,167 miles
  • 2019 – 208,061 miles
  • 2018 – 204,935 miles
  • 2017 – 198,835 miles
  • 2016 – 193,137 miles
  • 2015 – 187,877 miles
  • 2014 – 180,663 miles
  • 2013 – 175,210 miles
  • 2012 – 168,777 miles
  • 2011 – 162,827 miles
  • 2010 – 156,789 miles
  • 2009 – 148,557 miles
  • 2008 – 136,341 miles
  • 2007 – 120,165 miles
  • 2006 – 104,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,907 miles
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,907 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    292,907 miles
    Test number
    821073272150
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail292,887 miles (+16,421)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,887 miles
    Test number
    413437401483
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass276,466 miles (+16,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    276,466 miles
    Test number
    377002009224
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis very heavily undersealed

  4. Pass259,728 miles (+15,076)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    259,728 miles
    Test number
    362712693849
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass244,652 miles (+10,883)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    244,652 miles
    Test number
    201125074701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front swivel balls leaking grease

  6. Pass233,769 miles (+10,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    233,769 miles
    Test number
    724656323938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass223,736 miles (+10,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    223,736 miles
    Test number
    483824029929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass213,167 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    213,167 miles
    Test number
    834751265584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail213,144 miles (+5,083)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,144 miles
    Test number
    860928107313
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass208,061 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    208,061 miles
    Test number
    243099620984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel pins leaking

  11. Fail208,061 miles (+3,126)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,061 miles
    Test number
    410892279606
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel pins leaking

  12. Pass204,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    204,935 miles
    Test number
    855928514931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Fail204,935 miles (+6,100)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,935 miles
    Test number
    775752360059
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass198,835 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    198,835 miles
    Test number
    699315732140
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail198,809 miles (+5,672)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,809 miles
    Test number
    620789394475
    • DangerousStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass193,137 miles (+5,260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    193,137 miles
    Test number
    378172650166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  17. Pass187,877 miles (+7,214)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,877 miles
    Test number
    306203705163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front swivel slight leak
    • NoteUnder vehicle undersealed

  18. Pass180,663 miles (+5,453)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    180,663 miles
    Test number
    846344904134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four tyres sidewalls cracking
    • NoteSlight leak from swivel housings
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  19. Pass175,210 miles (+6,433)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    175,210 miles
    Test number
    146158903195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside headlight aim on top mark
    • NoteOffside headlight aim on bottom mark

  20. Pass168,777 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    168,777 miles
    Test number
    937954802119
    • NoteFront& rear tyres side walls cracking

  21. Fail168,766 miles (+5,939)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,766 miles
    Test number
    136434292080
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteFront& rear tyres side walls cracking

  22. Pass162,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    162,827 miles
    Test number
    205182511179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail162,827 miles (+6,038)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,827 miles
    Test number
    779842511176
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass156,789 miles (+8,232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    156,789 miles
    Test number
    834127600182
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear shock absorber top mount rubbers
    • NoteWear on n/s/r wheel bearing

  25. Pass148,557 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    148,557 miles
    Test number
    652286909199
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear s/absorber top rubbers slightly worn

  26. Fail148,533 miles (+12,192)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,533 miles
    Test number
    411555709199
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear s/absorber top rubbers slightly worn

  27. Pass136,341 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    136,341 miles
    Test number
    983057208101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail136,123 miles (+15,958)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,123 miles
    Test number
    492429998040
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades splitting

  29. Pass120,165 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    740252207100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail120,124 miles (+15,568)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,124 miles
    Test number
    973011207196
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass104,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    983342286041
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T846 RWK

Does T846 RWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T846 RWK is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T846 RWK?
The MOT on T846 RWK is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T846 RWK done?
T846 RWK was recorded at 292,907 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,282 miles a year.
Has T846 RWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T846 RWK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T846 RWK 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 RWK find?
T846 RWK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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