CarVerify

Free Car Check

6046 RK

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,061 mi
Last recorded204,061 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration6046 RK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 204,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 203,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 203,120 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Box Not Connected to Centre Studs Broken Away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 201,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 201,988 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 201,331 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 201,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 199,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 197,835 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 197,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 196,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 196,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 194,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 192,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 192,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt stalk casing missing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 188,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 184,281 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 184,281 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 182,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 180,515 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 173,329 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 159,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 149,204 miles

FRONT DISK WORN AND GROVED

STONE CHIP OFF SIDE HEAD LAMP AND NEAR SIDE OFF SCEEN

Fail 8 Nov 2010 149,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

DROP ARME DALL JOINT GATTER SPLIT

FRONT DISK WORN AND GROVED

STONE CHIP OFF SIDE HEAD LAMP AND NEAR SIDE OFF SCEEN

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

6046 RK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6046 RK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6046 RK?

You can check the full history of 6046 RK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 6046 RK registered?

6046 RK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is 6046 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6046 RK shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6046 RK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 6046 RK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.