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2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration SY02FML
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 22 May 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,545 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2027 10 Jun 202620 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Steering Box Arm Nut Loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Steering locking device missing Linkage Rod Split Pin Missing (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,994 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,906 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025 10 Jun 20262 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,259 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,544 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,561 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022 10 Jun 202624 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,079 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected track rod end bar bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear mud flap insecure
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,215 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2020 10 Jun 202616 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,257 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019 10 Jun 202626 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,553 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,116 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015 10 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,675 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 10 Jun 202627 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,095 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,563 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,464 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
30 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
10 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,342 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,491 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 10 Jun 202629 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
29 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,315 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
31 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,087 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2008 10 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,849 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2007 10 Jun 202631 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SY02FML was registered on 2002-06-25
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