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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T22 COBMOT history

T22 COB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,117 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T22 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T22 COB was last recorded at 117,117 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,310 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
807 miles
Average per year
4,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,117 miles
  • 2025 – 116,310 miles
  • 2024 – 115,629 miles
  • 2023 – 114,449 miles
  • 2022 – 113,031 miles
  • 2020 – 108,401 miles
  • 2019 – 103,427 miles
  • 2018 – 100,265 miles
  • 2017 – 93,657 miles
  • 2016 – 92,740 miles
  • 2015 – 89,547 miles
  • 2014 – 83,858 miles
  • 2013 – 80,720 miles
  • 2012 – 69,253 miles
  • 2011 – 65,023 miles
  • 2010 – 59,586 miles
  • 2008 – 51,898 miles
  • 2007 – 36,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,117 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,117 miles (+807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,117 miles
    Test number
    840272430103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass116,310 miles (+681)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,310 miles
    Test number
    132887617658
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis has been undersealed
  3. Pass115,629 miles (+1,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,629 miles
    Test number
    985911599745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed
  4. Pass114,449 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    664305202246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail114,449 miles (+1,418)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    348899562358
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass113,031 miles (+4,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    409659623956
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass108,401 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,401 miles
    Test number
    680996191603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,427 miles (+3,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    967795362444
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  9. Pass100,265 miles (+6,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    640853588973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass93,657 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    404249593239
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember starting to corrode
  11. Pass92,740 miles (+3,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,740 miles
    Test number
    232898979757
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp
    • AdvisoryRear shock bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks
  12. Pass89,547 miles (+5,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    824483025145
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
  13. Pass83,858 miles (+3,138)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    558541914381
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn.
  14. Pass80,720 miles (+11,467)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    176102123355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn.
  15. Pass69,253 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    206986372078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    345129261032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,023 miles (+5,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    835170461021
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
  18. Pass59,586 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    834355570035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    522881938350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,898 miles (+15,745)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    472459928301
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass36,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    904610237361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T22 COB

Does T22 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T22 COB is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T22 COB?
The MOT on T22 COB is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T22 COB done?
T22 COB was recorded at 117,117 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,367 miles a year.
Has T22 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T22 COB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T22 COB 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 T22 COB find?
T22 COB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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