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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

T123 COWMOT history

T123 COW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,528 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 COW was last recorded at 172,528 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2014: 43,483 miles, lower than 43,840 miles on 5 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,361 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,167 miles
Average per year
10,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,528 miles
  • 2025 – 169,361 miles
  • 2024 – 161,080 miles
  • 2023 – 158,040 miles
  • 2022 – 151,646 miles
  • 2021 – 130,424 miles
  • 2020 – 121,901 miles
  • 2019 – 112,856 miles
  • 2018 – 107,358 miles
  • 2017 – 95,860 miles
  • 2016 – 80,167 miles
  • 2015 – 60,152 miles
  • 2014 – 43,483 miles
  • 2013 – 32,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,528 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKES DISCS PITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,528 miles (+3,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,528 miles
    Test number
    340827620729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,361 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    169,361 miles
    Test number
    244119610493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,080 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,080 miles
    Test number
    244321928711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,040 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    938853058001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKES DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,983 miles (+6,337)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    992286250546
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAK FROM UNDER VEHICLE (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKES DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,646 miles
    Test number
    411652154580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail151,646 miles (+21,222)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,646 miles
    Test number
    431760732423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,424 miles (+8,523)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,424 miles
    Test number
    256432525949
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,901 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    921397338612
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  10. Fail120,901 miles (+8,045)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    221306696285
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  11. Pass112,856 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    147349927875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,358 miles
    Test number
    135246574434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,358 miles (+11,498)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,358 miles
    Test number
    801875760136
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  14. Pass95,860 miles (+15,693)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,860 miles
    Test number
    190638985902
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass80,167 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    970008328409
    • AdvisoryOil leak on transfer box
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all for wheels

  16. Fail80,135 miles (+19,983)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,135 miles
    Test number
    607924661201
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on transfer box
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all for wheels

  17. Pass60,152 miles (+16,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,152 miles
    Test number
    797790935255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,483 miles (-357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    905078314238
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail43,840 miles (+11,413)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    735547114234
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    145813983158
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about T123 COW

Does T123 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 COW is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T123 COW?
The MOT on T123 COW is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 COW done?
T123 COW was recorded at 172,528 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 10,623 miles a year.
Has T123 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 COW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T123 COW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T123 COW find?
T123 COW passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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