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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration SL02VWP
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 22 Aug 2023
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,196 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play FROM STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON REAR A FRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON REAR A FRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,928 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2022 12 Jun 202629 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,027 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,959 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,350 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- slight play in front suspension joints
28 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Ball joint has excessive play on drop arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower edge of the bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
- Coolant leak ()
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,209 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017 12 Jun 202630 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Central Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,435 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202618 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,435 MI
12 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,873 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,873 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,748 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 12 Jun 20261 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,006 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
27 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,045 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202622 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
5 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,616 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202627 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,295 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2010 12 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,731 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
14 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,281 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
1 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- clutch slave cylinder leaking, causing failure to clutch operation Dangerous
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
21 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,293 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2007 12 Jun 202617 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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SL02VWP was registered on 2002-05-15
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