MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount at front of rear wheel arches have rotted away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wing damaged and repaired with duck tape
O/S and central seats missing from rear of vehicle at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise handbrake adjustment
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount at front of rear wheel arches have rotted away (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wing damaged and repaired with duck tape
O/S and central seats missing from rear of vehicle at time of test
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
advise handbrake adjustment
damage to n/s/f wing
oil dampness engine / gearbox area
Drive shaft joint excessively worn front wheel drive shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements is obscured (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wing duck taped
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe on o/s chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage likely to become detached Drag link at adjuster worn/loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Blue characters (0.1 (d))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Body component insecure step hangers (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Lettering too small, Lettering incorrect colour, Border too small (0.1 (d))
Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected Drag link bar (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Aftermarket headlights fitted with very poor beam pattern
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
advise attention to offside front lower step
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise replacing front number plate as the lettering is fading
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise replacing front number plate as the lettering is fading
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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COG 61E is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COG 61E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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COG 61E is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.
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