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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,492 cc

LE04 COWMOT history

LE04 COW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LE04 COW black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
181,450 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 COW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 COW was last recorded at 181,450 miles on 28 May 2025, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,441 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,009 miles
Average per year
7,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,450 miles
  • 2024 – 179,441 miles
  • 2023 – 175,704 miles
  • 2022 – 169,772 miles
  • 2021 – 166,596 miles
  • 2020 – 162,418 miles
  • 2019 – 158,970 miles
  • 2018 – 154,790 miles
  • 2017 – 150,341 miles
  • 2016 – 146,150 miles
  • 2015 – 135,729 miles
  • 2013 – 116,834 miles
  • 2012 – 103,569 miles
  • 2011 – 93,099 miles
  • 2010 – 80,227 miles
  • 2009 – 67,873 miles
  • 2008 – 53,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,450 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,450 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    181,450 miles
    Test number
    274164422891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,441 miles (+3,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,441 miles
    Test number
    989078077489
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axel (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass175,704 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,704 miles
    Test number
    389426284275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,772 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    169,772 miles
    Test number
    472287712512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass166,596 miles (+4,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,596 miles
    Test number
    221179372116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,418 miles (+3,448)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    162,418 miles
    Test number
    383096734447
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass158,970 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,970 miles
    Test number
    453884533454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    858633054666
    • AdvisoryUnder side is covered in mud

  9. Fail154,790 miles (+4,449)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,790 miles
    Test number
    455311350760
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder side is covered in mud

  10. Pass150,341 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    382985439588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  11. Fail150,338 miles (+4,188)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,338 miles
    Test number
    536193329450
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIP LEAKING (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  12. Pass146,150 miles (+10,421)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,150 miles
    Test number
    774942940819
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass135,729 miles (+18,895)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,729 miles
    Test number
    226145205012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSide steps corroded

  14. Pass116,834 miles (+13,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,834 miles
    Test number
    745954033220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass103,569 miles (+10,470)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    299353852497
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight oil leak hub oilseals

  16. Pass93,099 miles (+12,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    569581741143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,227 miles (+12,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    373587040074
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass67,873 miles (+14,446)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    180069029498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    183499528489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 COW

Does LE04 COW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 COW expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 COW?
The MOT on LE04 COW expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 COW done?
LE04 COW was recorded at 181,450 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 7,388 miles a year.
Has LE04 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 COW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LE04 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 LE04 COW find?
LE04 COW passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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