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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration MH02PBU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2500cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,233 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,880 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,936 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,949 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022 24 Jun 202630 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,688 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,779 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 24 Jun 202620 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,759 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 24 Jun 202619 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm link from steering box gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,278 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
5 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,058 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017 24 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,783 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 24 Jun 202610 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,966 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015 24 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,387 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014 24 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,247 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 24 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,060 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,542 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202613 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,471 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202612 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
25 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,569 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,346 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 24 Jun 202619 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
31 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,876 MI
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MH02PBU was registered on 2002-12-31
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