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Land Rover 90

Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

C401 SWVMOT history

C401 SWV is a green diesel Land Rover 90 first used on 9 Jun 1986. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 2,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
2,344 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
C401 SWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
90
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
9 Jun 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C401 SWV was last recorded at 2,344 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Oct 2018: 5,090 miles, lower than 122,746 miles on 14 Oct 2017.
  • 20 Oct 2020: 954 miles, lower than 6,690 miles on 21 Oct 2019.
  • 6 Jan 2023: 2,287 miles, lower than 5,179 miles on 6 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
2,344 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 2,344 miles
  • 2022 – 5,179 miles
  • 2021 – 5,176 miles
  • 2020 – 956 miles
  • 2019 – 6,690 miles
  • 2018 – 5,090 miles
  • 2017 – 122,746 miles
  • 2016 – 120,501 miles
  • 2015 – 115,995 miles
  • 2014 – 109,894 miles
  • 2013 – 108,040 miles
  • 2012 – 107,791 miles
  • 2011 – 107,191 miles
  • 2009 – 106,388 miles
  • 2007 – 104,059 miles
  • 2006 – 100,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,344 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    2,344 miles
    Test number
    511720139346
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail2,344 miles (+57)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,344 miles
    Test number
    520243201889
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength panard mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail2,287 miles (-2,892)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,287 miles
    Test number
    625150429442
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass5,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    5,179 miles
    Test number
    418073731844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail5,179 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,179 miles
    Test number
    642560449183
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides of vehicle. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail5,176 miles (+163)1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,176 miles
    Test number
    672046585991
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering locking device ineffective steering adjuster lock nut (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail5,013 miles (+4,057)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,013 miles
    Test number
    862373158979
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested Brakes Contaminated In Oil (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Offside & Nearside Front Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gearbox & Transfer Box Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass956 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    956 miles
    Test number
    532264793157
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail954 miles (-5,736)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    954 miles
    Test number
    509159490596
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass6,690 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    6,690 miles
    Test number
    817192784786
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail6,687 miles (+1,597)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,687 miles
    Test number
    471857617509
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass5,090 miles (-117,656)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    5,090 miles
    Test number
    641936749023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,746 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    735335946142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,501 miles (+4,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    573860695056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass115,995 miles (+6,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,995 miles
    Test number
    928613371332
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f spheres weeping

  16. Pass109,894 miles (+1,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,894 miles
    Test number
    419558324287
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f swivel house weaping

  17. Pass108,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    127425803309
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail108,040 miles (+249)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    118213803337
    • FailureFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass107,791 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,791 miles
    Test number
    386286742134
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRecent repairs to underside of vehicle covered with underseal

  20. Fail107,787 miles (+596)12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,787 miles
    Test number
    478192242137
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass107,191 miles (+803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    787183431141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass106,388 miles (+2,329)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    663098909181
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating.
    • NoteMaximum freeplay at steering wheel
    • NoteOffside rear tyre near legal limit.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering droparm balljoint.
    • NoteSteering box damp,play in droparm.

  23. Pass104,059 miles (+3,374)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    104,059 miles
    Test number
    882519977262
    • NoteExhaust corroding heavily in places
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteSlight play in steering control arm balljoint

  24. Pass100,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    652505416190
    • NoteN/s/f upper kingpin has slight movement † †steering droparm bushes slighly worn † †slight play in both steering control arm balljoints

Questions about C401 SWV

Does C401 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C401 SWV expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C401 SWV?
The MOT on C401 SWV expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C401 SWV done?
C401 SWV was recorded at 2,344 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
Has C401 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C401 SWV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on C401 SWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 19 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C401 SWV find?
C401 SWV passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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