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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration CU02WVL
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 11 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,988 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,542 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025 17 Jun 202618 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,237 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight misting of oil around hub seal.
- Central Lower steering box drop arm. dust cover on steering box deteriorated.
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front slight misting of oil around hub seal.
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central Lower steering box drop arm. dust cover on steering box deteriorated.
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,966 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023 17 Jun 20268 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,275 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on the steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,766 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,055 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box drp arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,589 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer side of chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front cuts in outer wall of tyre
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer side of chassis crossmember (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,298 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,899 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017 17 Jun 20263 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,629 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
2 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,250 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015 17 Jun 202610 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,739 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014 17 Jun 20268 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,499 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 17 Jun 20263 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,422 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012 17 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,751 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011 17 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,766 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2010 17 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 66,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
23 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,786 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2009 17 Jun 20265 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,290 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2008 17 Jun 202630 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,971 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 17 Jun 202621 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,451 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CU02WVL was registered on 2002-03-27
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