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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

K90 CSWMOT history

K90 CSW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

K90 CSW grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,591 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 CSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 CSW was last recorded at 157,591 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 8,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,386 miles · 12 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,205 miles
Average per year
8,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,591 miles
  • 2025 – 149,386 miles
  • 2024 – 142,342 miles
  • 2023 – 135,537 miles
  • 2022 – 127,148 miles
  • 2021 – 119,313 miles
  • 2020 – 113,233 miles
  • 2019 – 113,203 miles
  • 2018 – 104,300 miles
  • 2017 – 83,817 miles
  • 2016 – 72,517 miles
  • 2015 – 62,443 miles
  • 2014 – 54,066 miles
  • 2013 – 45,273 miles
  • 2012 – 37,033 miles
  • 2011 – 32,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,591 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front axle steering sphere has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,591 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,591 miles
    Test number
    725438038983
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail157,591 miles (+8,205)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,591 miles
    Test number
    182982350222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass149,386 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,386 miles
    Test number
    838346907462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,342 miles
    Test number
    267028196816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,342 miles (+6,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,342 miles
    Test number
    909044008291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass135,537 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,537 miles
    Test number
    977148443694
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail135,537 miles (+8,389)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,537 miles
    Test number
    389906520956
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass127,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    575105826393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,148 miles (+7,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,148 miles
    Test number
    178831406152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass119,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,313 miles
    Test number
    566657201976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,313 miles (+6,080)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,313 miles
    Test number
    273656914254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass113,233 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,233 miles
    Test number
    843179431929
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle steering sphere has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail113,203 miles (+8,903)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    965609186804
    • MajorBrake performance not tested prop shaft insecure likely to break under test conditions (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle steering sphere has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass104,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    318418581982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,300 miles (+10,103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,300 miles
    Test number
    861754776838
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass94,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    400051544368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,197 miles (+10,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    965514628736
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass83,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    436091597949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail83,817 miles (+11,300)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    993579467047
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass72,517 miles (+10,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    159261780687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,443 miles (+8,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    228632915015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass54,066 miles (+8,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    327478404016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass45,273 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,273 miles
    Test number
    116973603477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,033 miles (+4,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    127094302444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  25. Pass32,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    799194401099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,698 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,698 miles
    Test number
    467314201035
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about K90 CSW

Does K90 CSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 CSW is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 CSW?
The MOT on K90 CSW is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 CSW done?
K90 CSW was recorded at 157,591 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,323 miles a year.
Has K90 CSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 CSW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K90 CSW 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 K90 CSW find?
K90 CSW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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