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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L90 SWSMOT history

L90 SWS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 46,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L90 SWS black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
46,450 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 SWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 SWS was last recorded at 46,450 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,129 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,321 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,450 miles
  • 2025 – 42,129 miles
  • 2024 – 37,198 miles
  • 2023 – 32,369 miles
  • 2022 – 29,310 miles
  • 2021 – 25,607 miles
  • 2020 – 21,096 miles
  • 2019 – 17,259 miles
  • 2018 – 13,535 miles
  • 2017 – 10,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,450 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    46,450 miles
    Test number
    339483417433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail46,450 miles (+4,321)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,450 miles
    Test number
    330632849211
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass42,129 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    537382257341
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight aim on upper limit

  4. Pass37,198 miles (+4,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    755723810301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass32,369 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    198120727700
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass29,310 miles (+3,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    135503030057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass25,607 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    936679542605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,096 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,096 miles
    Test number
    611180495603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,259 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,259 miles
    Test number
    160790570768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,535 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    13,535 miles
    Test number
    193344309532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    10,549 miles
    Test number
    871101014492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 SWS

Does L90 SWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 SWS is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 SWS?
The MOT on L90 SWS is valid until 28 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 SWS done?
L90 SWS was recorded at 46,450 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has L90 SWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 SWS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 SWS 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 SWS find?
L90 SWS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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