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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration DN02AOK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 07 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,870 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount below "A" pillar corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Front hub scraper seals damp
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front passenger bulkhead corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Front hub scraper seals damp
- Nearside Front Body not fully secure Body mounting corroded/bolt broken. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle support arm corroded. (V Arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,840 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Upper 'V' Arm Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Main Seal Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Braking Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Braking Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Lower Bulkhead Area Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box Area Corroded From Underside but Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Box Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Lower Steering Box Pittman Arm Loose On Splines of Steering Box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Ball Joint Insecure Causing Excessive Movement (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Box Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Lower Bulkhead Area Slightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box Area Corroded From Underside but Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Upper 'V' Arm Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Main Seal Slightly Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Braking Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Swivel Hub Scraper Seal Damp
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc Braking Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,825 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,825 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Coil spring corroded ALL Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,727 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak, transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint dust cover damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,060 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,098 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,775 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,893 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019 20 Jun 202615 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,958 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018 20 Jun 202617 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,320 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil dampness at front diff
16 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil dampness at front diff
17 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,567 MI
20 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,567 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 20 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,985 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,786 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,409 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,914 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,015 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
17 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,992 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010 20 Jun 202611 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,362 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
14 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,955 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2008 20 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,988 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2007 20 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,988 MI
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DN02AOK was registered on 2002-07-01
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