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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration SY02FCN
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,511 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,248 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,779 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2023 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,299 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,197 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,045 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,138 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,375 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,272 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 11 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,734 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
20 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 110,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leak Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,590 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202616 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,639 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,615 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 103,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
18 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 103,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,392 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 99,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,869 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2009 11 Jun 20268 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 92,026 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2008 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 91,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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SY02FCN was registered on 2002-04-30
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