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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V46 MVCMOT history

V46 MVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

V46 MVC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,943 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 MVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 MVC was last recorded at 169,943 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,641 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
4,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,943 miles
  • 2025 – 168,440 miles
  • 2024 – 166,213 miles
  • 2023 – 164,965 miles
  • 2022 – 162,800 miles
  • 2021 – 159,933 miles
  • 2020 – 157,409 miles
  • 2019 – 154,898 miles
  • 2018 – 151,640 miles
  • 2017 – 148,307 miles
  • 2016 – 145,143 miles
  • 2015 – 141,830 miles
  • 2014 – 137,056 miles
  • 2013 – 134,288 miles
  • 2012 – 130,738 miles
  • 2011 – 127,376 miles
  • 2010 – 121,178 miles
  • 2009 – 110,675 miles
  • 2008 – 99,064 miles
  • 2007 – 87,264 miles
  • 2006 – 74,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,943 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,943 miles (+302)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,943 miles
    Test number
    825015410178
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail169,641 miles (+1,201)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,641 miles
    Test number
    226326578159
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock loose, requires bush pack tightening/replacing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Shock loose, requires bush pack tightening/replacing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass168,440 miles (+2,227)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,440 miles
    Test number
    494546324405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,213 miles (+1,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,213 miles
    Test number
    641560714341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass164,965 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,965 miles
    Test number
    168975914653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,800 miles
    Test number
    397749225693
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail162,800 miles (+2,867)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,800 miles
    Test number
    667678717153
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass159,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,933 miles
    Test number
    844294184831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,933 miles (+2,524)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,933 miles
    Test number
    762902103435
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass157,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    157,409 miles
    Test number
    341294830778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,409 miles (+2,511)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,409 miles
    Test number
    556926805488
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play upper swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass154,898 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,898 miles
    Test number
    257419480934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,895 miles (+3,255)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,895 miles
    Test number
    156671541020
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass151,640 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,640 miles
    Test number
    889088658440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,307 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,307 miles
    Test number
    657187352363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,143 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,143 miles
    Test number
    722957910044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,830 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,830 miles
    Test number
    849196315093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,056 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,056 miles
    Test number
    249752424067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,288 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,288 miles
    Test number
    885072223027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass130,738 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    130,738 miles
    Test number
    305248612052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    178556921426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail127,376 miles (+6,198)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    969256721014
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass121,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    163615900470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail121,178 miles (+10,503)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    182855100035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass110,675 miles (+11,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,675 miles
    Test number
    724386929011
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass99,064 miles (+11,800)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    833925028080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,264 miles (+12,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    864954927022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass74,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,971 miles
    Test number
    160736926075
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V46 MVC

Does V46 MVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V46 MVC is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V46 MVC?
The MOT on V46 MVC is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V46 MVC done?
V46 MVC was recorded at 169,943 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
Has V46 MVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 MVC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V46 MVC 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 MVC find?
V46 MVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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