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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration GL02BSV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 11 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 197,802 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,928 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
19 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 196,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,820 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024 26 Jun 202618 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,899 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2023 26 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 177,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking pin missing where marked (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,801 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch pedal rubber not fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 167,239 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 167,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
15 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,659 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,566 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019 26 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,288 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018 26 Jun 202622 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,716 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017 26 Jun 202613 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock turret (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff casing has major oil leak
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,148 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 26 Jun 20264 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,648 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,586 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 26 Jun 20264 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,834 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,758 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012 26 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,385 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011 26 Jun 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,903 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,606 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
25 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,606 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
4 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,632 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2008 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,828 MI
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GL02BSV was registered on 2002-07-12
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