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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

N100 COVMOT history

N100 COV is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

N100 COV silver 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,344 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N100 COV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N100 COV was last recorded at 88,344 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,449 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,344 miles
  • 2025 – 85,449 miles
  • 2024 – 81,804 miles
  • 2023 – 76,920 miles
  • 2022 – 71,432 miles
  • 2021 – 69,147 miles
  • 2020 – 68,353 miles
  • 2019 – 67,986 miles
  • 2018 – 65,936 miles
  • 2017 – 65,052 miles
  • 2016 – 58,627 miles
  • 2015 – 57,883 miles
  • 2014 – 49,233 miles
  • 2013 – 42,566 miles
  • 2012 – 35,157 miles
  • 2011 – 27,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear diff mounting rubber slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,344 miles (+2,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,344 miles
    Test number
    558102043365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass85,449 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,449 miles
    Test number
    639348705106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,804 miles (+4,884)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    340377262097
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering track rod end and drag link end, split pins missing. (have nylock nuts.)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger , holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass76,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    239542307414
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  5. Fail76,920 miles (+5,488)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    817315724105
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. Pass71,432 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    138317659021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    987370944410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,147 miles (+794)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    233278427253
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking around fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,353 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    780821389486
    • AdvisoryBoth rear diff mounting rubber slightly perished

  10. Fail68,346 miles (+360)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    175355738622
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear diff mounting rubber slightly perished

  11. Pass67,986 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,986 miles
    Test number
    233365562410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,936 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    179852660813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,052 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    340823300676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,627 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    753280945818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,883 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    307369345101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,883 miles (+8,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    429999145103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    919073014190
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Fail49,232 miles (+6,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    277143214157
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass42,566 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,566 miles
    Test number
    849753493015
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail42,290 miles (+7,133)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,290 miles
    Test number
    146289873484
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePass light not working ,stalk faulty

  21. Pass35,157 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    598240742054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,003 miles
    Test number
    185487911086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N100 COV

Does N100 COV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N100 COV is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on N100 COV?
The MOT on N100 COV is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N100 COV done?
N100 COV was recorded at 88,344 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has N100 COV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N100 COV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on N100 COV 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 N100 COV find?
N100 COV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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