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SY02FCX
2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2492cc
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- Registration SY02FCX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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133 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed major leak from steering (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear seats have been removed prior to mot including seat belts and buckles
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,369 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Chassis outriggers heavily corroded
- Various suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Chassis heavily corroded
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,369 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Various suspension components corroded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Chassis heavily corroded
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Chassis outriggers heavily corroded
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,961 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- chassis heavily corroded
- chassis outriggers heavily corroded
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,903 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,505 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202619 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,328 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,483 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
23 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
20 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,101 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 10 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,101 MI
10 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,844 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,844 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,964 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,964 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,256 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 10 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
30 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,279 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 10 Jun 202613 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,848 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008 10 Jun 20262 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,423 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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