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K20 COW

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,719 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 60,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

rear floor crossmemeber corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 59,877 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion rear floor crossmember

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 56,118 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,401 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly

nearside body mount support corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in middle section ,blowing at rear. (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,444 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dust cover on joint below steering box split

general corrosion under vehicle due to lack of use

side and rear steps seized

slight leak at o/s front hub

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,777 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,777 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 28,970 miles

Steering drop arm drag link ball joint dust cover adrift.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,323 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K20 COW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 K20 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K20 COW registered?

K20 COW is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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