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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration CU02PFG
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 05 Mar 2027
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,644 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,764 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024 21 Jun 202613 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 98,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,188 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,188 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,801 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Central both sides body corroded near mounts
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,699 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,544 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,394 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
18 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,776 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017 21 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,661 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016 21 Jun 20268 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,365 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,565 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
15 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,474 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
16 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,380 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
5 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
8 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,821 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011 21 Jun 20266 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,464 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010 21 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,464 MI
21 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,436 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 21 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
28 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,345 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,156 MI
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CU02PFG was registered on 2002-03-28
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