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DN02ATO
2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration DN02ATO
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
8 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,325 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026 20 Jun 202626 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,762 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025 20 Jun 20265 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,480 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,282 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,433 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear fuel filter housing attachment loose
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front slight play in steering box
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside door mirror cracked
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,893 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,547 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,383 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate damaged
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,080 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018 20 Jun 202618 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,622 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre rear propshaft front end bolts loose
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,778 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,167 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,207 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,333 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013 20 Jun 202610 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,908 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,718 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2011 20 Jun 20265 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,092 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
6 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,921 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
16 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,101 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
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DN02ATO was registered on 2002-07-19
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