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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration DN02ATY
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 21 Apr 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 206,815 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fulcrum Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 206,815 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fulcrum Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 204,773 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
9 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 204,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,337 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 202,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 199,581 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top of diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 199,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top of diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 196,989 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 20 Jun 20262 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 189,679 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019 20 Jun 20266 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,311 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,074 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017 20 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 175,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- 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)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,429 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- advise nsf + osf hub oil seals leaking
9 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 150,397 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,926 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
6 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 149,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,976 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
20 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,986 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
14 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
23 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,295 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 20 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 118,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,982 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2010 20 Jun 202618 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 107,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,595 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2009 20 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 96,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,455 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2008 20 Jun 202614 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 83,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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DN02ATY was registered on 2002-06-25
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