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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration OV02GYR
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 07 Dec 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,639 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrossion on various brake pipes / fittings
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,589 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2025 1 Jul 20268 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,615 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024 1 Jul 202628 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,231 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,685 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- corrossion in various prescibed areas
- Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,685 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- corrossion in various prescibed areas
- Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,582 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive corrossion in various prescribed areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,537 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear brake pipe slight damage
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,832 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,367 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
14 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,367 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,141 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,057 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- corrossion in various prescribed areas .oil leaks ?
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,057 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrossion in various prescribed areas .oil leaks ?
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,538 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,593 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,692 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 1 Jul 20269 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,376 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
7 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
30 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,793 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,739 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
9 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,932 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009 1 Jul 20269 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,577 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2008 1 Jul 202623 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,872 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007 1 Jul 202611 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 52,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Centre brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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OV02GYR was registered on 2002-04-24
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