Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
K29 COWMOT history
K29 COW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 144,349 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 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
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 COW was last recorded at 144,349 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,779 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,570 miles
- Average per year
- 5,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,349 miles
- 2025 – 142,779 miles
- 2024 – 141,505 miles
- 2023 – 139,222 miles
- 2021 – 137,886 miles
- 2020 – 134,904 miles
- 2019 – 131,645 miles
- 2018 – 129,121 miles
- 2017 – 128,195 miles
- 2016 – 118,379 miles
- 2015 – 109,499 miles
- 2014 – 103,126 miles
- 2013 – 97,889 miles
- 2012 – 93,560 miles
- 2011 – 89,810 miles
- 2010 – 84,543 miles
- 2009 – 78,563 miles
- 2008 – 69,151 miles
- 2007 – 54,024 miles
- 2006 – 39,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,349 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Some brake pedal travel.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,349 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 144,349 miles
- Test number
- 791441171043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,779 miles4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 142,779 miles
- Test number
- 672863444709
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central cross member bracket deteriating (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail142,778 miles (+1,273)1 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,778 miles
- Test number
- 227076768252
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central cross member bracket deteriating (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass141,505 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 141,505 miles
- Test number
- 803521274583
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySome brake pedal travel.
Fail141,505 miles (+2,283)7 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,505 miles
- Test number
- 344638816432
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake intermittant rubbing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySome brake pedal travel.
Pass139,222 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 139,222 miles
- Test number
- 333185269224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,221 miles (+1,335)1 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,221 miles
- Test number
- 955851549526
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,886 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 137,886 miles
- Test number
- 488547841667
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail137,886 miles (+2,982)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,886 miles
- Test number
- 280668149545
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass134,904 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 134,904 miles
- Test number
- 414988472791
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Fail134,904 miles (+3,259)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,904 miles
- Test number
- 216171767521
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass131,645 miles (+2,524)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 131,645 miles
- Test number
- 260139253139
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,121 miles (+926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 129,121 miles
- Test number
- 897645009785
- AdvisoryBoth wing mirror glasses cracked
- AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint gaiter perishing
- AdvisoryRear axle "A" frame ball joint gaiter perishing
Pass128,195 miles (+9,816)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 128,195 miles
- Test number
- 485386623689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,379 miles (+8,880)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 118,379 miles
- Test number
- 415755273065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,499 miles (+6,373)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,499 miles
- Test number
- 855257695006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,126 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,126 miles
- Test number
- 605805784050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,889 miles (+4,329)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 97,889 miles
- Test number
- 867091983025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,560 miles (+3,750)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 93,560 miles
- Test number
- 219110092063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,810 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,810 miles
- Test number
- 328418181006
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass89,810 miles (+5,267)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 89,810 miles
- Test number
- 468918181097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,543 miles (+5,980)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,543 miles
- Test number
- 830814260071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,563 miles (+9,412)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 78,563 miles
- Test number
- 471678269073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,151 miles
- Test number
- 274051498082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,151 miles (+15,127)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,151 miles
- Test number
- 740191098098
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass54,024 miles (+14,186)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 54,024 miles
- Test number
- 614666687040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 39,838 miles
- Test number
- 682910996068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K29 COW
- Does K29 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 COW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K29 COW?
- The MOT on K29 COW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K29 COW done?
- K29 COW was recorded at 144,349 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
- Has K29 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 COW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on K29 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 K29 COW find?
- K29 COW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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