
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V702 ESAMOT history
V702 ESA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 183,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 183,629 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V702 ESA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 26 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V702 ESA was last recorded at 183,629 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2016.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Jul 2011: 146,623 miles, lower than 219,571 miles on 21 Jul 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 183,600 miles · 23 Jun 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 8,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 183,629 miles
- 2016 – 183,600 miles
- 2014 – 168,883 miles
- 2013 – 164,031 miles
- 2012 – 160,597 miles
- 2011 – 146,623 miles
- 2010 – 219,571 miles
- 2009 – 114,847 miles
- 2008 – 95,626 miles
- 2007 – 80,600 miles
- 2006 – 61,079 miles
- 2005 – 42,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,629 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 183,629 miles
- Test number
- 293119105384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,600 miles (+1,587)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 183,600 miles
- Test number
- 353061247047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail182,013 miles (+13,130)16 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,013 miles
- Test number
- 583056285453
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam offside & nearside (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & out rigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis & outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside & nearside (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPropshaft rear U/J badly worn
Pass168,883 miles (+4,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 168,883 miles
- Test number
- 419851304434
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass164,031 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 164,031 miles
- Test number
- 668869163261
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail164,031 miles (+3,434)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,031 miles
- Test number
- 386803863489
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass160,597 miles (+13,974)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 160,597 miles
- Test number
- 288624752279
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass146,623 miles (-72,948)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 146,623 miles
- Test number
- 277342801211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,571 miles (+104,724)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 219,571 miles
- Test number
- 521832500266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,847 miles (+19,221)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 114,847 miles
- Test number
- 672962409225
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass95,626 miles (+15,026)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 95,626 miles
- Test number
- 464603308224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,600 miles (+9,611)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 80,600 miles
- Test number
- 981414217269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,989 miles (+9,910)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 70,989 miles
- Test number
- 900680437003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,079 miles (+18,705)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 61,079 miles
- Test number
- 852097306208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 42,374 miles
- Test number
- 382454615428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V702 ESA
- Does V702 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V702 ESA expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V702 ESA?
- The MOT on V702 ESA expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V702 ESA done?
- V702 ESA was recorded at 183,629 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 8,240 miles a year.
- Has V702 ESA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V702 ESA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2016.
- Has the mileage on V702 ESA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V702 ESA find?
- V702 ESA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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