LAND ROVER DEFENDER A33SKH has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 209,236 miles 10 months ago on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 09:51.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 31st August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

A33SKH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST AUGUST 2026209,236 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202431ST AUGUST 2025206,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 202331ST AUGUST 2024202,569 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD AUGUST 2023202,559 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Dust Cover Split, No Longer Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt.
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Sphere Slight Leak
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axle Sphere Slight Leak
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2023202,549 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Panel Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - 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))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202231ST AUGUST 2023199,227 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202122ND JANUARY 2022192,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing
FAILED8TH JANUARY 2021191,918 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Insecure In A Stub Axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Bump Stop Missing
PASSED3RD JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 2021187,571 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201922ND JANUARY 2020181,827 MI
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2019181,783 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201822ND JANUARY 2019177,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2018177,450 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play In A Swivel Pin (2.5.a.3b)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201623RD NOVEMBER 2017174,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20156TH NOVEMBER 2016167,443 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2015167,403 MI
 
  1. FAIL - 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)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working Rear (1.3.2b)
PASSED28TH JULY 201427TH JULY 2015158,721 MI
FAILED23RD JULY 2014158,721 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Centre Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Front Steering Box Has A Significant Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  7. FAIL - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED2ND MAY 20131ST MAY 2014150,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201117TH OCTOBER 2012138,234 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20101ST OCTOBER 2011130,215 MI
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2010130,215 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20091ST OCTOBER 201011,577 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2009115,277 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20081ST OCTOBER 2009102,522 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2008102,522 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200730TH SEPTEMBER 200888,342 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200628TH SEPTEMBER 200773,988 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 200673,988 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A33SKH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

A33SKH MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

A33SKH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 209,236 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,097 miles

A33SKH FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A33SKH was manufactured on Friday 27th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 209,236 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,097 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A33SKH has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 35 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 23 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does A33SKH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 A33SKH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A33SKH Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 A33SKH does have Tax. Read more

When does A33SKH Tax expire?

The current Tax for A33SKH will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A33SKH MOT expire?

The current MOT for A33SKH will expire in 3 months on Monday 31st August 2026. Read more

When did A33SKH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A33SKH was on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 09:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A33SKH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A33SKH we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A33SKH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A33SKH we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A33SKH?

A33SKH is registered as a 2002 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A33SKH done?

The odometer reading for A33SKH at the last MOT in August 2025 was 209,236 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,097 miles per year. Read more

How old is A33SKH?

The vehicle A33SKH was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th September 2002. Read more

What colour is A33SKH?

The official colour of A33SKH is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A33SKH have?

A33SKH has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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