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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration FF02DEF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 26 Apr 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 107,118 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
15 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 107,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
24 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,743 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,032 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,904 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
18 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 93,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog light and reversing light not working or connected (4.10 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of axle steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of axle steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front of axle steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,148 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,742 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022 5 Jun 202622 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,420 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,841 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 5 Jun 202626 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,690 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202627 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,317 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2018 5 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,166 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,406 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202613 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,669 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 5 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,811 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014 5 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
14 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,805 MI
5 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,805 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202617 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,672 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2012 5 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,709 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,175 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010 5 Jun 202615 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,818 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,848 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008 5 Jun 20264 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,525 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2007 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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FF02DEF was registered on 2002-09-14
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