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AJ10 NUB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,859 mi
Last recorded73,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,620 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,541 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 56,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,898 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats missing

Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,890 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats missing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,459 miles

Central non obligatory high level brake light not working

Front number plate held on by cableties

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 24 Jun 2016 41,193 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,193 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,783 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 NUB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

AJ10 NUB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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The MOT history for AJ10 NUB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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