Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
V46 JAAMOT history
V46 JAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 43,550 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V46 JAA
- 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
- 26 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V46 JAA was last recorded at 43,550 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 43,525 miles · 30 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 1,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 43,550 miles
- 2024 – 43,525 miles
- 2023 – 43,501 miles
- 2020 – 43,264 miles
- 2019 – 42,472 miles
- 2017 – 42,460 miles
- 2016 – 42,455 miles
- 2015 – 42,425 miles
- 2014 – 42,343 miles
- 2013 – 41,283 miles
- 2012 – 38,503 miles
- 2011 – 35,732 miles
- 2010 – 33,068 miles
- 2009 – 30,536 miles
- 2008 – 28,022 miles
- 2007 – 24,361 miles
- 2006 – 22,856 miles
- 2005 – 20,952 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,550 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,550 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 43,550 miles
- Test number
- 267330743531
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass43,525 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 43,525 miles
- Test number
- 585665606292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail43,525 miles (+24)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,525 miles
- Test number
- 932746029408
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis cross member x3 (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,501 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 43,501 miles
- Test number
- 314138758781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,473 miles (+209)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,473 miles
- Test number
- 361847102833
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass43,264 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,264 miles
- Test number
- 561667976937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,259 miles (+787)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,259 miles
- Test number
- 161011862440
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,472 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,472 miles
- Test number
- 528381414431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,460 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 42,460 miles
- Test number
- 136520572173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 42,455 miles
- Test number
- 267076694456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,453 miles (+28)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,453 miles
- Test number
- 964633843363
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass42,425 miles (+82)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 42,425 miles
- Test number
- 395907639094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,343 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 42,343 miles
- Test number
- 735122034315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass41,283 miles (+2,780)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 41,283 miles
- Test number
- 455831533331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,503 miles (+2,771)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 38,503 miles
- Test number
- 406653432375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,732 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 35,732 miles
- Test number
- 205461441308
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass33,068 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 33,068 miles
- Test number
- 232226720336
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass30,536 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 30,536 miles
- Test number
- 422025439391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,022 miles (+3,661)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,022 miles
- Test number
- 111117218359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,361 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,361 miles
- Test number
- 140127017384
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail24,361 miles (+1,505)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,361 miles
- Test number
- 363397417377
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass22,856 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 22,856 miles
- Test number
- 500008916364
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail22,856 miles (+1,904)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,856 miles
- Test number
- 412937416326
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass20,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 20,952 miles
- Test number
- 763934415329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V46 JAA
- Does V46 JAA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V46 JAA expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V46 JAA?
- The MOT on V46 JAA expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V46 JAA done?
- V46 JAA was recorded at 43,550 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,146 miles a year.
- Has V46 JAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V46 JAA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on V46 JAA 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 V46 JAA find?
- V46 JAA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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