Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

L100 COTMOT history

L100 COT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L100 COT 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,980 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,999 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L100 COT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L100 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 COT was last recorded at 85,980 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,978 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,980 miles
  • 2025 – 84,840 miles
  • 2024 – 83,041 miles
  • 2023 – 81,318 miles
  • 2022 – 80,096 miles
  • 2021 – 77,686 miles
  • 2020 – 74,398 miles
  • 2018 – 64,521 miles
  • 2017 – 56,820 miles
  • 2016 – 47,917 miles
  • 2015 – 45,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAdvise both front swivel hubs leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,980 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,980 miles
    Test number
    557329720691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front swivel hubs leaking

  2. Fail85,978 miles (+1,138)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    398963097011
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front swivel hubs leaking

  3. Pass84,840 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    578227975486
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,838 miles (+1,797)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,838 miles
    Test number
    102716626571
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,041 miles (+1,723)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,041 miles
    Test number
    296208987405
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to central flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,318 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,318 miles
    Test number
    832618394527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass80,096 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,096 miles
    Test number
    401400229796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail80,094 miles (+2,408)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    100699493078
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,686 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,686 miles
    Test number
    529162763373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,398 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,398 miles
    Test number
    742351343411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,521 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,521 miles
    Test number
    685112235005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,820 miles (+8,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,820 miles
    Test number
    184047164900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,917 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    405881420222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    891477392062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 COT

Does L100 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 COT is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 COT?
The MOT on L100 COT is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 COT done?
L100 COT was recorded at 85,980 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,999 miles a year.
Has L100 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 COT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 COT 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 L100 COT find?
L100 COT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; advise both front swivel hubs leaking.

Related registrations

Browse all L100C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.