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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration CU02PFV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,580 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- both front swivel joint seals leaking slightly
- both front seat belt stalk casings missing but functucioning properly
- all steering and suspension gaiters perished
- slight play in front steering damper
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,436 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- a fame ball jont dust cover perished
- Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
30 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- a fame ball jont dust cover perished
- Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,960 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Centre body stabilisers corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Centre body stabilisers corroded
12 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Centre body stabilisers corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Centre body stabilisers corroded
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,865 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Indicator switch faulty Switch not staying swiched on when selected on offside. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer plastic casing missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Indicator switch faulty Switch not staying swiched on when selected on offside. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,165 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- spongy brake pedal
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
23 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,923 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,716 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,105 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019 20 Jun 20263 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,916 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight bind on wheel
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,225 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017 20 Jun 202619 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,900 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 20 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,064 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2015 20 Jun 20263 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
- Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,680 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 20 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,773 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 20 Jun 202614 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,039 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 20 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,823 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2011 20 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,019 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
13 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,084 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 20 Jun 202612 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 730,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,306 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2008 20 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,679 MI
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CU02PFV was registered on 2002-06-28
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