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Nissan Elgrand

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,500 cc

V23 COWMOT history

V23 COW is a blue petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 117,285 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V23 COW blue Nissan Elgrand – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Elgrand, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,285 km
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,208 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 COW was last recorded at 117,285 km on 22 Jul 2026, 1,556 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,729 km · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,556 km
Average per year
7,208 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,285 km
  • 2025 – 115,729 km
  • 2024 – 113,587 km
  • 2023 – 109,822 km
  • 2022 – 106,893 km
  • 2021 – 83,265 km
  • 2020 – 74,776 km
  • 2018 – 61,237 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,285 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,285 km (+1,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,285 km
    Test number
    247377604387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass115,729 km (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,729 km
    Test number
    502234808086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,587 km (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,587 km
    Test number
    747372369910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,822 km (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,822 km
    Test number
    934745143914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,893 km (+23,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,893 km
    Test number
    542230564113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,265 km (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,265 km
    Test number
    149353601583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,776 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,776 km
    Test number
    556888775197
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Pass61,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    961197917262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,284 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    812039693335
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  10. Pass61,237 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,237 km
    Test number
    705226913333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Questions about V23 COW

Does V23 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 COW is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 COW?
The MOT on V23 COW is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 COW done?
V23 COW was recorded at 117,285 km at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,208 km a year.
Has V23 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 COW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V23 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 V23 COW find?
V23 COW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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