Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
C5 SWTMOT history
C5 SWT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 82,680 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,385 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 SWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 25 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 SWT was last recorded at 82,680 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,438 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,242 miles
- Average per year
- 5,385 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,680 miles
- 2025 – 81,438 miles
- 2024 – 80,698 miles
- 2023 – 79,353 miles
- 2022 – 75,964 miles
- 2021 – 73,240 miles
- 2020 – 67,413 miles
- 2019 – 51,780 miles
- 2018 – 36,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,680 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff to open
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.
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 5 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,680 miles (+1,242)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 82,680 miles
- Test number
- 897990476850
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff to open
Pass81,438 miles (+740)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 81,438 miles
- Test number
- 989655565301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,698 miles (+1,345)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,698 miles
- Test number
- 387811687342
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight splits to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight splits to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,353 miles (+3,389)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 79,353 miles
- Test number
- 801136715796
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,964 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,964 miles
- Test number
- 388420610022
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front binding slightly
Fail75,964 miles (+2,724)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,964 miles
- Test number
- 684773691191
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front binding slightly
Pass73,240 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 73,240 miles
- Test number
- 472617971950
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking.
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low.
Fail73,234 miles (+5,821)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,234 miles
- Test number
- 747433874692
- DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) over 75mm play (2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking.
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low.
Pass67,413 miles (+15,633)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 67,413 miles
- Test number
- 725278987263
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass51,780 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,780 miles
- Test number
- 939710065356
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail51,780 miles (+14,981)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,780 miles
- Test number
- 745498746534
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,799 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,799 miles
- Test number
- 649858945352
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail36,799 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,799 miles
- Test number
- 897968525795
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about C5 SWT
- Does C5 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SWT is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 SWT?
- The MOT on C5 SWT is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 SWT done?
- C5 SWT was recorded at 82,680 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
- Has C5 SWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 SWT has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on C5 SWT 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 C5 SWT find?
- C5 SWT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.
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