
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
X46 DAHMOT history
X46 DAH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,930 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 127,930 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X46 DAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X46 DAH was last recorded at 127,930 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,740 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 190 miles
- Average per year
- 4,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,930 miles
- 2025 – 127,740 miles
- 2023 – 121,947 miles
- 2021 – 109,474 miles
- 2019 – 98,293 miles
- 2018 – 88,679 miles
- 2017 – 76,776 miles
- 2015 – 57,207 miles
- 2014 – 55,038 miles
- 2013 – 54,116 miles
- 2012 – 52,760 miles
- 2011 – 50,601 miles
- 2010 – 47,625 miles
- 2009 – 44,183 miles
- 2008 – 40,208 miles
- 2007 – 34,992 miles
- 2006 – 30,261 miles
- 2005 – 25,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body unsealed
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Spare tyre defective flat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Various brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,930 miles (+190)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 127,930 miles
- Test number
- 354094789065
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
- AdvisoryUnder body unsealed
Pass127,740 miles (+5,793)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 127,740 miles
- Test number
- 265703980851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,947 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,947 miles
- Test number
- 938769272803
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisoryAll track rod ends have slight play
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded
Fail121,918 miles (+12,444)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,918 miles
- Test number
- 997397769183
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis/crossmember on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front chassis/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisoryAll front track rod ends have slight play
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded
Pass109,474 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 109,474 miles
- Test number
- 298923341229
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Fail109,472 miles (+11,179)6 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,472 miles
- Test number
- 864636080812
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end behind axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end behind axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on caliper has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,293 miles (+9,614)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,293 miles
- Test number
- 283921236321
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,679 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 88,679 miles
- Test number
- 716592545765
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks top rubber bushes perished and have slight movement
- AdvisoryFront prop u.j worn
- AdvisoryN/s/f floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
Fail88,679 miles (+11,903)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,679 miles
- Test number
- 110864801753
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks top rubber bushes perished and have slight movement
- AdvisoryN/s/f floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
Pass76,776 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 76,776 miles
- Test number
- 749211958163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre (cracking at tread area.)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking at tread area.
Fail76,768 miles (+19,561)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,768 miles
- Test number
- 750348801336
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking Engine compartment. (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre (cracking at tread area.)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking at tread area.
Pass57,207 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 57,207 miles
- Test number
- 150307409522
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door hinge deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and off side front tyres cracking
Fail57,207 miles (+2,169)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,207 miles
- Test number
- 614654209188
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front door hinge deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and off side front tyres cracking
Pass55,038 miles (+922)5 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,038 miles
- Test number
- 919266714397
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAll tyres cracking
- NoteBrake pipes covered by under seal
- NoteFront floors slight corroded at mountings
- NoteFront track rod ends slight corroded
- NoteNear side front bulkhead slight corroded
- NoteNear side front chassis corroded in n on press cribed area
- NoteSuspension top mounts corrosion
Pass54,116 miles (+14)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 54,116 miles
- Test number
- 996092223312
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront floors slight corrosion at body mounts
Fail54,102 miles (+1,342)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,102 miles
- Test number
- 436345893214
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront floors corrosion at body mounts
- NoteOther suspension steering componnetts hard to test due to excess play in drag link
Pass52,760 miles (+2,159)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,760 miles
- Test number
- 486881692246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,601 miles (+2,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,601 miles
- Test number
- 497434581294
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass47,625 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,625 miles
- Test number
- 314838470204
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass44,183 miles (+3,975)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 44,183 miles
- Test number
- 130274179248
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteLight corrosion nearside front floor and bulkhead
Pass40,208 miles (+5,216)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,208 miles
- Test number
- 474859368217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,992 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,992 miles
- Test number
- 290964567239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,988 miles (+4,727)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,988 miles
- Test number
- 322013567209
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass30,261 miles (+5,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 30,261 miles
- Test number
- 564377076294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass25,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 25,037 miles
- Test number
- 551066765230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X46 DAH
- Does X46 DAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 DAH is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X46 DAH?
- The MOT on X46 DAH is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X46 DAH done?
- X46 DAH was recorded at 127,930 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,890 miles a year.
- Has X46 DAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X46 DAH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on X46 DAH 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 X46 DAH find?
- X46 DAH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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