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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration OV52OPG
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 24 Mar 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 219,686 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil residue all over underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 219,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Tell tale illuminates but lamp does not function at the time of test (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil residue all over underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim on lower limit at the time of test
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 215,363 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (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))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 210,982 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower box above chassis (box under side of vehicle under seat box
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 207,733 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- all suspension coil springs corroded
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- front wipers streaking / smearing
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear coupling (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower box above chassis (box under side of vehicle under seat box) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower kick panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,195 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front wipers streaking / smearing
- engine covers fitted
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security kick panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track ball joint (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 track ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 200,504 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body kick panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- front wipers streaking / smearing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 196,943 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,147 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,147 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,702 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak gear box/engine ()
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 178,926 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- track rod end rubber dust covers perished
- front brake pads worn
- general corrosion to exhaust system
- nail n/s/f tyre
- o/s headlight aim on lower limit
- slight play both rear wheel bearings
- unable to check rear seats belts due to items in rear of vehicle
- various oil leaks
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 178,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads worn
- various oil leaks
- unable to check rear seats belts due to items in rear of vehicle
- track rod end rubber dust covers perished
- slight play both rear wheel bearings
- o/s headlight aim on lower limit
- nail n/s/f tyre
- general corrosion to exhaust system
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 173,018 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from engine and gearbox
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
27 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 166,389 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front 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)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 4 Jul 202620 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,606 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 139,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Inner Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 120,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,280 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,798 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,218 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 4 Jul 202619 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
19 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,856 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,101 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007 4 Jul 202626 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 12,953 MI
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OV52OPG was registered on 2002-11-29
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