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AJ10 XLT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,854 mi
Last recorded117,854 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 117,854 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,414 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 110,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 106,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,232 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,639 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,305 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,468 miles

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

Front Slight oil leak from underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,004 miles

Drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,004 miles

Drivers seat deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,955 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,624 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 XLT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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