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A33 SKH

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

209,236 mi
Last recorded209,236 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 SKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 209,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 206,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 202,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 202,559 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end dust cover split, no longer preventing the ingress of dirt.

Nearside Front axle sphere slight leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle sphere slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 202,549 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 199,227 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 192,192 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Jan 2021 191,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 187,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 181,827 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 181,783 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 177,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 177,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 174,276 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 167,443 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 167,403 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt All 4 bolts to drum on gear box (2.4.G.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working Rear (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 158,721 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 158,721 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 150,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 138,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,215 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 130,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 115,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 102,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,988 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A33 SKH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A33 SKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A33 SKH is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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