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Land Rover Defender

Bronze · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L90 SWGMOT history

L90 SWG is a bronze diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 18,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L90 SWG bronze 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
18,723 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SWG was last recorded at 18,723 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2018: 42 miles, lower than 911,497 miles on 24 Mar 2015.

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
17,657 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,723 miles
  • 2025 – 17,657 miles
  • 2024 – 14,153 miles
  • 2023 – 10,636 miles
  • 2022 – 7,056 miles
  • 2021 – 4,440 miles
  • 2020 – 1,743 miles
  • 2019 – 151 miles
  • 2018 – 42 miles
  • 2015 – 911,497 miles
  • 2014 – 79,408 miles
  • 2013 – 66,379 miles
  • 2012 – 52,832 miles
  • 2010 – 37,044 miles
  • 2009 – 24,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,723 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,723 miles (+1,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    18,723 miles
    Test number
    429832142490
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass17,657 miles (+3,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    606275999674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass14,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    14,153 miles
    Test number
    749123320340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail14,151 miles (+3,515)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,151 miles
    Test number
    907793669701
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  5. Pass10,636 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    10,636 miles
    Test number
    208097786698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass7,056 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    7,056 miles
    Test number
    873399448436
    • AdvisoryLuggage in rear. unable to inspect seat belts fully

  7. Pass4,440 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    4,440 miles
    Test number
    132932688796
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail4,432 miles (+2,689)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,432 miles
    Test number
    760649275813
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass1,743 miles (+1,592)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    1,743 miles
    Test number
    627135254537
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151 miles
    Test number
    648432143395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    61 miles
    Test number
    503734668251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42 miles (-911,455)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    42 miles
    Test number
    703823007147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass911,497 miles (+832,089)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    911,497 miles
    Test number
    537813685059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,408 miles (+13,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    677672474011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,379 miles (+13,547)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    129917883011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,832 miles (+15,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    906438982003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,044 miles (+12,618)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    672617360242
    • NoteEngine is leaking oil
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

  18. Pass24,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    970171369276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SWG

Does L90 SWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SWG is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SWG?
The MOT on L90 SWG is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 SWG done?
L90 SWG was recorded at 18,723 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026.
Has L90 SWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SWG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 SWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 SWG find?
L90 SWG passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded on outer edges.

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