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AJ10 BVR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,414 mi
Last recorded105,414 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 BVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,414 miles

Central Rear upper axle ball joint cover damaged

Nearside Front axle swivel seal leaking

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear upper axle ball joint cover damaged

Nearside Front axle swivel seal leaking

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 100,559 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 100,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 99,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 66,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,250 miles

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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AJ10 BVR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ10 BVR, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ10 BVR registered?

AJ10 BVR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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