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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LX02 ZJOMOT history

LX02 ZJO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LX02 ZJO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,804 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 ZJO
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
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 ZJO was last recorded at 86,804 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2008: 35,722 miles, lower than 280,895 miles on 8 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,225 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,579 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,804 miles
  • 2025 – 85,225 miles
  • 2024 – 83,083 miles
  • 2022 – 80,079 miles
  • 2021 – 78,098 miles
  • 2019 – 67,709 miles
  • 2018 – 63,417 miles
  • 2017 – 58,840 miles
  • 2016 – 55,036 miles
  • 2015 – 52,185 miles
  • 2014 – 50,498 miles
  • 2013 – 48,510 miles
  • 2012 – 45,641 miles
  • 2011 – 43,162 miles
  • 2010 – 41,057 miles
  • 2009 – 38,294 miles
  • 2008 – 35,722 miles
  • 2007 – 280,895 miles
  • 2006 – 17,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,804 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    161125640853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,225 miles (+2,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    436049213736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius - axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius - axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,083 miles (+3,004)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    843179083410
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,079 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    169338325859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,098 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    769116654492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,056 miles (+10,347)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    236721905599
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass67,709 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    115317784133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,417 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    717250752370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,370 miles (+4,530)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    221142329002
    • FailureCentral Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP LINK (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass58,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    131362337313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,840 miles (+3,804)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    775426784721
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  12. Pass55,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    342295003383
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has hole caused by corrosion

  13. Fail55,036 miles (+2,851)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    915745250644
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has hole caused by corrosion

  14. Pass52,185 miles (+1,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    386261575089
    • NoteCrack in windscreen

  15. Pass50,498 miles (+1,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    557755564074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,510 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    888077663070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    136257462019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,641 miles (+2,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    525387862020
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass43,162 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    198453371454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,057 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    420058760062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,294 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,294 miles
    Test number
    182555279086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChip in windscreen on offside not within swept area

  22. Fail38,294 miles (+2,572)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,294 miles
    Test number
    210675279038
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChip in windscreen on offside not within swept area

  23. Fail35,722 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,722 miles
    Test number
    832986468088
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront number plate may fail M O T in the future

  24. Pass35,722 miles (-245,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,722 miles
    Test number
    921696568022
    • NoteFront number plate may fail M O T in the future

  25. Pass280,895 miles (+263,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    280,895 miles
    Test number
    102547767492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,895 miles
    Test number
    802905076058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail17,895 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,895 miles
    Test number
    900035376089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX02 ZJO

Does LX02 ZJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 ZJO is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 ZJO?
The MOT on LX02 ZJO is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 ZJO done?
LX02 ZJO was recorded at 86,804 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has LX02 ZJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 ZJO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LX02 ZJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX02 ZJO find?
LX02 ZJO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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