Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
K20 COWMOT history
K20 COW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 62,216 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K20 COW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 4 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K20 COW was last recorded at 62,216 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,719 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,497 miles
- Average per year
- 1,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,216 miles
- 2025 – 60,719 miles
- 2024 – 59,877 miles
- 2023 – 58,606 miles
- 2022 – 57,683 miles
- 2021 – 57,234 miles
- 2020 – 56,118 miles
- 2019 – 54,401 miles
- 2018 – 53,187 miles
- 2017 – 51,444 miles
- 2016 – 50,038 miles
- 2015 – 47,797 miles
- 2014 – 46,454 miles
- 2013 – 43,148 miles
- 2012 – 40,347 miles
- 2010 – 35,002 miles
- 2009 – 31,777 miles
- 2008 – 28,970 miles
- 2007 – 25,172 miles
- 2006 – 23,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,216 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,216 miles (+1,497)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 62,216 miles
- Test number
- 533507014042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,719 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 60,719 miles
- Test number
- 389844655109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,711 miles (+834)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,711 miles
- Test number
- 373752505283
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear floor crossmemeber corroded
Pass59,877 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 59,877 miles
- Test number
- 334237608846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,875 miles (+1,269)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,875 miles
- Test number
- 534192764326
- DangerousOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion rear floor crossmember
Pass58,606 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 58,606 miles
- Test number
- 783436779031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,683 miles (+449)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 57,683 miles
- Test number
- 449900169738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,234 miles (+1,116)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 57,234 miles
- Test number
- 751762530523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,118 miles (+1,717)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 56,118 miles
- Test number
- 436367784288
- AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,401 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 54,401 miles
- Test number
- 953494523985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,399 miles (+1,212)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,399 miles
- Test number
- 467633090600
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside body mount support corroded
Pass53,187 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 53,187 miles
- Test number
- 845431419335
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fail53,187 miles (+1,743)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,187 miles
- Test number
- 746061946205
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in middle section ,blowing at rear. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,444 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 51,444 miles
- Test number
- 182344180791
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheelbearing
Pass50,038 miles (+2,241)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 50,038 miles
- Test number
- 691775869594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,797 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 47,797 miles
- Test number
- 496746455093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,454 miles (+3,306)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 46,454 miles
- Test number
- 288383864099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,148 miles (+2,801)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,148 miles
- Test number
- 779596483015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,347 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 40,347 miles
- Test number
- 947003062063
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
PassMileage not read3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 258727461080
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteDust cover on joint below steering box split
- NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle due to lack of use
- NoteSide and rear steps seized
- NoteSlight leak at o/s front hub
Pass35,002 miles (+3,225)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,002 miles
- Test number
- 823548360012
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,777 miles
- Test number
- 333630479002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,777 miles (+2,807)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,777 miles
- Test number
- 321687659078
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass28,970 miles (+3,798)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,970 miles
- Test number
- 274724058014
- NoteSteering drop arm drag link ball joint dust cover adrift.
Pass25,172 miles (+1,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 25,172 miles
- Test number
- 204162057052
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass23,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,323 miles
- Test number
- 782785656022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K20 COW
- Does K20 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 COW is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K20 COW?
- The MOT on K20 COW is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K20 COW done?
- K20 COW was recorded at 62,216 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,882 miles a year.
- Has K20 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K20 COW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on K20 COW 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 K20 COW find?
- K20 COW passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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