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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LX02 FUBMOT history

LX02 FUB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

LX02 FUB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
153,939 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 FUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 FUB was last recorded at 153,939 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,934 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,939 miles
  • 2021 – 150,346 miles
  • 2019 – 144,856 miles
  • 2018 – 131,467 miles
  • 2017 – 116,626 miles
  • 2016 – 113,617 miles
  • 2015 – 108,675 miles
  • 2014 – 102,652 miles
  • 2013 – 97,043 miles
  • 2012 – 89,514 miles
  • 2011 – 80,691 miles
  • 2010 – 70,428 miles
  • 2009 – 60,376 miles
  • 2008 – 49,112 miles
  • 2007 – 36,251 miles
  • 2006 – 34,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,939 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,939 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,939 miles
    Test number
    836407718343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,934 miles (+3,588)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,934 miles
    Test number
    701005131527
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,346 miles
    Test number
    342984978963
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator fan cowl missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail150,346 miles (+5,490)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,346 miles
    Test number
    378726487240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator fan cowl missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,856 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,856 miles
    Test number
    466220860385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,842 miles (+13,375)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,842 miles
    Test number
    870549107250
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,467 miles (+443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,467 miles
    Test number
    568121366318
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Fail131,024 miles (+14,398)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,024 miles
    Test number
    321890056459
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers parked (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Pass116,626 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,626 miles
    Test number
    611695246488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,624 miles (+3,007)6 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    496856089296
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass113,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    252507275256
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail113,617 miles (+4,942)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    755375685153
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass108,675 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,675 miles
    Test number
    126260135400
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail102,652 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    335484524064
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass102,652 miles (+5,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    776334024071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass97,043 miles (+7,529)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,043 miles
    Test number
    968579923019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass89,514 miles (+8,823)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    148236922463
    • NoteEngine Has Oil Leak
    • NoteFRont Number Plate Poor Condition
    • NoteFanbelt Badly Cracked
    • NoteFanbelt Tensioner Noisy
    • NotePowersteering Box Weeping
    • NoteSlight Play In Both Rear Antiroll Bar Bushes
    • NoteSlight Play In Steering Box Arm Ball Joint

  18. Pass80,691 miles (+10,263)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    247158821077
    • NoteFront Discs Badly Worn
    • NoteFront Number Plate Poor Condition
    • NoteRear Discs Badly Marked
    • NoteSlight Play In Steering Box Arm Ball Joint
    • NoteSteering Box Weeping

  19. Pass70,428 miles (+10,052)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    314629520048
    • NoteFront Number Plate Poor Condition
    • NoteNearside Mirror Cracked

  20. Pass60,376 miles (+11,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    972259529046
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass49,112 miles (+12,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    614887918220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass36,251 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    223805017295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,243 miles (+1,823)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,243 miles
    Test number
    783572317296
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear pads 3/4 worn
    • NoteO/s wiper worn

  24. Pass34,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    803963616266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 FUB

Does LX02 FUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 FUB expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 FUB?
The MOT on LX02 FUB expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 FUB done?
LX02 FUB was recorded at 153,939 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 7,729 miles a year.
Has LX02 FUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 FUB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 FUB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX02 FUB find?
LX02 FUB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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