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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration SY02FAM
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 105,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out rigger to body mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out rigger to body mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- bad surface corrosion and pitting to chassis structure
14 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,644 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Swivel leaking
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Swivel leaking
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,521 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,344 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2019 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
25 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,074 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,274 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2017 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,086 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,925 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,364 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,500 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
20 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,614 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,106 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,439 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,439 MI
11 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,040 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,005 MI
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SY02FAM was registered on 2002-03-04
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