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P27 COW

2000 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 172,381 miles

Misting of oil on steering box

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 172,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 172,381 miles

BONNET PULL NOT EFFECTIVE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEARBOX MOUNT MISSING BOLTS (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive PINION OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 172,381 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING MOUNTING/BUMP STOP MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose DAMPER BUSH (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET PULL NOT EFFECTIVE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEARBOX MOUNT MISSING BOLTS (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AXLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive PINION OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 172,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, both UJ’s. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Bolt missing. ()

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, rear x member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 172,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, both UJ’s. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Bolt missing. ()

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, rear x member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 172,381 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering damper bush slightly worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 172,386 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive *Steering box output seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *Drop Arm* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Hub cap missing no longer preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 172,381 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *Trailing arm bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive *Steering box output seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play *Drop Arm* (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Trailing arm bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Hub cap missing no longer preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,381 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 172,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 172,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 172,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 172,379 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 172,379 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 172,379 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 171,338 miles

long travel to handbrake

nearside mirror cracked

nearside tracta seal leaking

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 171,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel to handbrake

nearside mirror cracked

nearside tracta seal leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2014 161,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 161,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 136,730 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 136,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,773 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft uni joints worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 117,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft uni joints worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 103,126 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,598 miles

Propshaft component defective

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,047 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 74,294 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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P27 COW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 P27 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P27 COW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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