
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L56 SWUMOT history
L56 SWU is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 33 MOT tests, with 200,000 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 200,000 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 17 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 7,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L56 SWU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L56 SWU was last recorded at 200,000 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,871 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 129 miles
- Average per year
- 7,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,000 miles
- 2025 – 199,871 miles
- 2024 – 194,860 miles
- 2023 – 192,621 miles
- 2022 – 189,886 miles
- 2021 – 186,655 miles
- 2020 – 185,114 miles
- 2019 – 180,777 miles
- 2018 – 168,381 miles
- 2017 – 161,593 miles
- 2016 – 149,275 miles
- 2015 – 134,585 miles
- 2014 – 120,322 miles
- 2013 – 109,882 miles
- 2012 – 97,126 miles
- 2011 – 84,510 miles
- 2010 – 75,078 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,000 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 200,000 miles
- Test number
- 514522937147
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,000 miles (+129)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,000 miles
- Test number
- 604438360677
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,871 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 199,871 miles
- Test number
- 556658819100
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail199,871 miles (+5,011)12 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,871 miles
- Test number
- 853594741161
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor drops in drivers view when driving (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 194,860 miles
- Test number
- 419938573430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,860 miles (+2,239)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,860 miles
- Test number
- 874924158888
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass192,621 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 192,621 miles
- Test number
- 285303651944
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Fail192,621 miles (+2,735)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,621 miles
- Test number
- 774230067103
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front hoses to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking engine leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass189,886 miles (+3,231)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 189,886 miles
- Test number
- 801891747508
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fronts at both sides near the chassis outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,655 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 186,655 miles
- Test number
- 411615137232
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle side stay lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers and rear crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,655 miles (+1,541)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,655 miles
- Test number
- 249965742590
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle side stay lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers and rear crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,114 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 185,114 miles
- Test number
- 189577623299
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter on drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded body to chassis mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower axle support bushes and axle radius bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded at body to chassis mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail185,114 miles (+4,337)3 major1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,114 miles
- Test number
- 141456007534
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTowbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components bolt missing from towbar stay (6.1.6 (g) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter on drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering damper has slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded body to chassis mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside side protection bars corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body support outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower axle support bushes and axle radius bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded at body to chassis mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside side protection bar corroded
Pass180,777 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 180,777 miles
- Test number
- 356800934383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slight corrosion around mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken hard to open
- AdvisoryRear doors corroded
Fail180,777 miles (+12,396)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,777 miles
- Test number
- 656225824163
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside rear door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside rear door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slight corrosion around mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken hard to open
- AdvisoryRear doors corroded
Pass168,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 168,381 miles
- Test number
- 368952120130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,381 miles (+6,788)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,381 miles
- Test number
- 126986514286
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Pass161,593 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 161,593 miles
- Test number
- 764198709610
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail161,592 miles (+12,317)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,592 miles
- Test number
- 404679382322
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,275 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 149,275 miles
- Test number
- 163021867835
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail149,268 miles (+31)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,268 miles
- Test number
- 730661848106
- FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureSteering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail149,237 miles (+14,652)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,237 miles
- Test number
- 339984709387
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer steering dampener boot perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tractor joint has play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryExcessive build up of dried mud around steering box and front brake pipes unable to test satisfactory standard
- AdvisoryExhaust centre rubber mount splitting
- AdvisorySmall chip windscreen zone a
- AdvisorySteering idler rubber boot insecure but water tight at this position,
Pass134,585 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 134,585 miles
- Test number
- 499346466588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated
Fail134,581 miles (+14,259)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,581 miles
- Test number
- 283711089920
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake servo damaged and its function is impaired (3.6.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated
Pass120,322 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 120,322 miles
- Test number
- 977031424342
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail120,321 miles (+10,439)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,321 miles
- Test number
- 958776814351
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass109,882 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 109,882 miles
- Test number
- 378442123383
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 629527813382
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass97,126 miles (+202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 97,126 miles
- Test number
- 549983432306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail96,924 miles (+12,414)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,924 miles
- Test number
- 229366822325
- FailureFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSteering damper bushes worn
Pass84,510 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 84,510 miles
- Test number
- 306438321343
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteService brake has only just met the required requirements
- NoteSteering damper bushes slightly perished
Fail84,510 miles (+9,432)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,510 miles
- Test number
- 347258221309
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteService brake has only just met the required requirements
- NoteSteering damper bushes slightly perished
Pass75,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 75,078 miles
- Test number
- 310999920390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L56 SWU
- Does L56 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L56 SWU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L56 SWU?
- The MOT on L56 SWU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L56 SWU done?
- L56 SWU was recorded at 200,000 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
- Has L56 SWU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L56 SWU has failed 16 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L56 SWU 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 L56 SWU find?
- L56 SWU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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