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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L90 SWDMOT history

L90 SWD is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 185,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

L90 SWD red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
185,707 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SWD was last recorded at 185,707 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2008: 54,624 miles, lower than 409,136 miles on 17 Nov 2007.

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
185,629 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
8,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,707 miles
  • 2021 – 185,629 miles
  • 2020 – 180,000 miles
  • 2017 – 179,109 miles
  • 2016 – 168,372 miles
  • 2015 – 157,383 miles
  • 2014 – 133,028 miles
  • 2012 – 115,502 miles
  • 2011 – 101,896 miles
  • 2010 – 85,016 miles
  • 2009 – 71,467 miles
  • 2008 – 54,624 miles
  • 2007 – 409,136 miles
  • 2006 – 293,510 miles
  • 2005 – 25,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,707 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion to cross member

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,707 miles (+78)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,707 miles
    Test number
    587167180870
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to cross member

  2. Pass185,629 miles (+5,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,629 miles
    Test number
    869407918501
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member covered in plate

  3. Pass180,000 miles (+891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,000 miles
    Test number
    657402496847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass179,109 miles (+10,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,109 miles
    Test number
    852984711920
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slight corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass168,372 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    168,372 miles
    Test number
    778476433560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint oil seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has gone soft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has gone soft

  6. Fail168,372 miles (+10,989)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,372 miles
    Test number
    297856209468
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint oil seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has gone soft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has gone soft

  7. Pass157,383 miles (+24,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,383 miles
    Test number
    138885985182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,028 miles (+17,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    289958034006
    • NotePanard rod has slight movement

  9. Pass115,502 miles (+13,606)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,502 miles
    Test number
    385493732338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,896 miles (+16,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    856879121311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,016 miles (+13,549)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    620090420326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front sphere weaping
    • NoteOffside front sphere weaping

  12. Pass71,467 miles (+16,843)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    423378229446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside sphere weaping
    • NoteOffside sphere weaping

  13. Pass54,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    481457828362
    • NoteN/s rear shocker worn

  14. Fail54,624 miles (-354,512)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    844437628387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s rear shocker worn

  15. Pass409,136 miles (+115,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    409,136 miles
    Test number
    891791227309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass293,510 miles (+268,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    293,510 miles
    Test number
    862286726399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,011 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,011 miles
    Test number
    372329525394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,007 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,007 miles
    Test number
    900357125392
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Questions about L90 SWD

Does L90 SWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 SWD expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 SWD?
The MOT on L90 SWD expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 SWD done?
L90 SWD was recorded at 185,707 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 8,279 miles a year.
Has L90 SWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SWD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L90 SWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SWD find?
L90 SWD passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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