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AJ10 HYL

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,606 mi
Last recorded93,606 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 HYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 91,218 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,843 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between the flexi and the caliper on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind the upper spring mount on both sides at the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in under seal on the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,849 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,838 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,129 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear slight play in n/s and o/s anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,757 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,705 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,705 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 23,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,450 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 HYL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AJ10 HYL, 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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AJ10 HYL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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