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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.

X46 DAH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass127,930 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass127,740 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    265703980851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass52,760 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    486881692246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. Pass40,208 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    474859368217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,992 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,992 miles
    Test number
    290964567239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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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