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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 SWBMOT history

L90 SWB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L90 SWB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
179,478 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SWB was last recorded at 179,478 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,637 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,841 miles
Average per year
8,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,478 miles
  • 2025 – 174,637 miles
  • 2024 – 167,241 miles
  • 2023 – 157,337 miles
  • 2022 – 147,905 miles
  • 2021 – 141,380 miles
  • 2020 – 131,887 miles
  • 2019 – 123,130 miles
  • 2018 – 112,906 miles
  • 2017 – 103,405 miles
  • 2016 – 93,273 miles
  • 2015 – 83,381 miles
  • 2014 – 73,754 miles
  • 2013 – 65,215 miles
  • 2012 – 60,684 miles
  • 2011 – 54,610 miles
  • 2010 – 43,517 miles
  • 2009 – 32,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,478 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,478 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    179,478 miles
    Test number
    671942955794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,637 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,637 miles
    Test number
    511759321732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,241 miles (+9,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,241 miles
    Test number
    585900083312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass157,337 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,337 miles
    Test number
    242177799895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,905 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,905 miles
    Test number
    956064933128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,380 miles (+9,493)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,380 miles
    Test number
    832062931127
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,887 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,887 miles
    Test number
    612302223201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,130 miles (+10,224)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    928665085597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,906 miles (+9,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    955232047551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,405 miles
    Test number
    788039918476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,397 miles (+10,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,397 miles
    Test number
    497231026905
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass93,273 miles (+9,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,273 miles
    Test number
    460232565029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass83,381 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    992816483611
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail83,188 miles (+9,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    129946542695
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass73,754 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    947558864273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,215 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    547240173205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlights a little high

  17. Fail65,215 miles (+4,531)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,215 miles
    Test number
    659760373257
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlights a little high

  18. Pass60,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    238280052255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,684 miles (+6,074)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,684 miles
    Test number
    997560652245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass54,610 miles (+11,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    476621071255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,517 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    310547860413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    382322679202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about L90 SWB

Does L90 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SWB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SWB?
The MOT on L90 SWB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SWB done?
L90 SWB was recorded at 179,478 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,602 miles a year.
Has L90 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SWB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L90 SWB 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 L90 SWB find?
L90 SWB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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