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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration HT02VGM
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 19 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,135 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive all the usual land rover leaks from all the usual places as fitted by the factory (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,812 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked in yellow crayon (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive all the usual landrover oil leaks as standard (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,093 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,444 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,015 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,975 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,908 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 27 Jun 20269 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,539 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2019 27 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front tyre perishing between treads
4 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers do not operate (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre perishing between treads
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,526 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished
- n/s and o/s front hub seals leaking
- crack in lower part of screen
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished
- n/s and o/s front hub seals leaking
- crack in lower part of screen
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
24 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,559 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 27 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,333 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 27 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,012 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 27 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,296 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,030 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2011 27 Jun 202615 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,030 MI
27 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,235 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2010 27 Jun 202625 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,733 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2009 27 Jun 202613 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,671 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2008 27 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,029 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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HT02VGM was registered on 2002-07-31
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