SY02FMA - LAND ROVER DEFENDER

MOT: Valid

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Vehicle Overview

Make

LAND ROVER

Model

DEFENDER

Colour

Green

Year

2002

First Registered

May 2002

First Used

24 May 2002

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

2495 cc

Engine Size

2495 cc

Fuel Type

Diesel

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

2400 kg

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

0 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

July 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

26/06/2012

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 36 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 30 April 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,643 mi

Expires: 29 April 2026

Minors: 2 Advisories: 6

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shocker mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Failed - 29 April 2025 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,639 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 11 Minors: 2 Advisories: 7

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Major Brake performance unable to be tested Due to offside rear inner brake pad worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))
Major Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face due to pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Major Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre - rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 27 February 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 120,502 mi

Expires: 26 February 2025

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory underside heavily covered in mud not allowing full inspection of components

Failed - 23 February 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 120,499 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and bushes worn (5.3.2 (d))
Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory clutch pedal rubber missing
Advisory Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory underside heavily covered in mud not allowing full inspection of components

Passed - 24 February 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,446 mi

Expires: 23 February 2024

Passed - 02 July 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,172 mi

Expires: 01 July 2022

Failed - 23 June 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 114,172 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Major Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Major Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory fuel filter insecure

Failed - 10 March 2021 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 113,418 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 9 Advisories: 5

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Major Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Major Fuel hose insecure filter head (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Major Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory n/s mirror glass damaged
Advisory drivers seat back padding deteriated
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passed - 31 January 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,893 mi

Expires: 30 January 2021

Advisories: 1

Failed - 29 January 2020 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 109,893 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 4 Advisories: 2

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory fuel filter insecure

Failed - 11 June 2019 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 108,382 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 7 Minors: 1 Advisories: 1

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Major Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passed - 01 June 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 104,593 mi

Expires: 24 June 2019

Advisories: 4

Failed - 31 May 2018 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 104,593 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 2 Advisories: 4

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Major Defects:

Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisory Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Advisory FUEL FILTER HOUSING INSECURE
Advisory DRIVERS SEAT PADDING IN POOR CONDITION

Passed - 08 June 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 101,443 mi

Expires: 24 June 2018

Failed - 05 June 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 101,434 mi

Major: 7

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Major Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 03 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 97,542 mi

Expires: 24 June 2017

Advisories: 2

Failed - 03 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 97,542 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Major Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory steering damper bush worn

Passed - 25 June 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 93,406 mi

Expires: 24 June 2016

Passed - 06 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 88,647 mi

Expires: 06 June 2015

Failed - 23 May 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 88,647 mi

Major: 6

Passed - 22 May 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 84,081 mi

Expires: 06 June 2014

Advisories: 2

Failed - 22 May 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 84,081 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Passed - 25 May 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 79,546 mi

Expires: 06 June 2013

Failed - 25 May 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 795,467 mi

Major: 3

Passed - 02 June 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 71,283 mi

Expires: 06 June 2012

Failed - 01 June 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 71,283 mi

Major: 7

Major Defects:

Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Major Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Major Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Passed - 07 June 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 63,039 mi

Expires: 06 June 2011

Failed - 02 June 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 63,039 mi

Major: 4

Passed - 02 June 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 58,230 mi

Expires: 03 June 2010

Failed - 01 June 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 58,230 mi

Major: 7

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Major Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Passed - 04 June 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 50,451 mi

Expires: 03 June 2009

Failed - 04 June 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 50,451 mi

Major: 1

Passed - 31 May 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 43,477 mi

Expires: 31 May 2008

Failed - 31 May 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 43,460 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 2

Failed - 25 May 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 37,621 mi

Passed - 25 May 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 37,621 mi

Expires: 31 May 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for SY02FMA?

The MOT expires on 29 April 2026.

What is the tax status of SY02FMA?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.

What are the specifications of SY02FMA?

This is a 2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of SY02FMA?

This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.