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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

SWY 274MOT history

SWY 274 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

SWY 274 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,770 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWY 274
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWY 274 was last recorded at 92,770 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,768 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,770 miles
  • 2025 – 86,082 miles
  • 2024 – 78,730 miles
  • 2023 – 70,500 miles
  • 2022 – 61,494 miles
  • 2021 – 51,731 miles
  • 2020 – 44,143 miles
  • 2019 – 34,345 miles
  • 2018 – 26,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,770 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush showing wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    893429833425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,768 miles (+6,686)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,768 miles
    Test number
    534385451297
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass86,082 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    417563191663
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush showing wear (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail86,082 miles (+7,352)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    432795851093
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush showing wear (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass78,730 miles (+8,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    186052835804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass70,500 miles (+9,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    583066321451
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes to rear flex hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass61,494 miles (+9,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    780865741862
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes to rear brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass51,731 miles (+7,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,731 miles
    Test number
    807714983498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass44,143 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,143 miles
    Test number
    826219391146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,345 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,345 miles
    Test number
    471678403608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,971 miles
    Test number
    238415145704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SWY 274

What vehicle is registration SWY 274 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWY 274 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SWY 274 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWY 274 is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWY 274?
The MOT on SWY 274 is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWY 274 done?
SWY 274 was recorded at 92,770 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has SWY 274 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWY 274 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SWY 274 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 SWY 274 find?
SWY 274 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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