MOT Status
ValidMileage
192,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front spot lamp not working
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front spot lamp not working
Exhaust fouling chassis
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust fouling chassis
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f slighlty damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under vehicle highly corroied.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
no plate lense missing.
slight corrosion on springs.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H13 COW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 H13 COW, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H13 COW registered?
H13 COW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1997.
Is H13 COW safe to buy?
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