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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration AM52BXC
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 24 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,577 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant below minimum
- Underbody treated
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,381 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,214 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025 14 Jun 202624 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,709 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both tractor seals weep off fluid
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,709 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front both tractor seals weep off fluid
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,864 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside corroded
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,597 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- underside starting to corrode
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,732 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,115 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wipers smear slightly.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,039 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,797 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017 14 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking LEAK AROUND THE TOP OF THE GEARBOX AREA. (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
20 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,739 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 14 Jun 202618 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,605 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 14 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,699 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,454 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2013 14 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,838 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,108 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,673 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,616 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 14 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,148 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,376 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 38,976 MI
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AM52BXC was registered on 2002-12-20
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