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VC02XXX
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration VC02XXX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 28 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 143,201 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 143,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,790 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers removed/relocated ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Both front tyres over 10 tears old
31 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Towbar attachment defective Towbar bolt loose at offside (6.1.6 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective Split pin missing at anti roll bar link rod joint nut (5.3.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers removed/relocated ()
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Both front tyres over 10 tears old
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,352 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal / Caliper leak? (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,662 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 123,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,072 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,133 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,832 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019 12 Jun 202626 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' cannot park wipers out of view of zone A (8.3.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,966 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,966 MI
12 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,938 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,991 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,730 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014 12 Jun 20266 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,275 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
9 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,378 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 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)
2 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,913 MI
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VC02XXX was registered on 2004-03-31
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