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SW56GDE
2007 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration SW56GDE
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated for additional heater (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,388 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,500 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,799 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,913 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,136 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021 13 Jun 20267 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,893 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal at prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- steering box drop arm ball joint worn
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,893 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- steering box drop arm ball joint worn
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal at prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,204 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,624 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS AT LOWER BUSHES (2.7.4)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,803 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,664 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
12 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,457 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
4 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,457 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,006 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,862 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,864 MI
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SW56GDE was registered on 2007-01-30
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