
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
S27 COWMOT history
S27 COW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 162,067 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S27 COW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 15 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S27 COW was last recorded at 162,067 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 19,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,667 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19,400 miles
- Average per year
- 13,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,067 miles
- 2025 – 142,667 miles
- 2024 – 121,049 miles
- 2023 – 101,607 miles
- 2022 – 82,628 miles
- 2021 – 81,921 miles
- 2020 – 70,629 miles
- 2019 – 58,938 miles
- 2018 – 45,985 miles
- 2017 – 34,497 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront ignition barrel faulty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front power steering resevoir loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides ON LIMITS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,067 miles (+19,400)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 162,067 miles
- Test number
- 354829903331
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront ignition barrel faulty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front power steering resevoir loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass142,667 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 142,667 miles
- Test number
- 645043364357
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail142,667 miles (+21,618)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,667 miles
- Test number
- 943788554094
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass121,049 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 121,049 miles
- Test number
- 151367912548
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail121,048 miles (+19,441)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,048 miles
- Test number
- 221621206606
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass101,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,607 miles
- Test number
- 386080577484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,607 miles (+18,979)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,607 miles
- Test number
- 552124763621
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Pass82,628 miles (+707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,628 miles
- Test number
- 344587786459
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,921 miles (+11,292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 81,921 miles
- Test number
- 697811119232
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,629 miles (+11,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 70,629 miles
- Test number
- 398939766790
- 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))
Pass58,938 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 58,938 miles
- Test number
- 178629261110
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail58,927 miles (+12,942)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,927 miles
- Test number
- 985051485944
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass45,985 miles (+11,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 45,985 miles
- Test number
- 496493312698
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside wiper split on end
Pass34,497 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,497 miles
- Test number
- 799397021917
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S27 COW
- Does S27 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 COW is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S27 COW?
- The MOT on S27 COW is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S27 COW done?
- S27 COW was recorded at 162,067 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 13,704 miles a year.
- Has S27 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S27 COW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S27 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 S27 COW find?
- S27 COW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 10 more.
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