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AM05 DEV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,592 mi
Last recorded154,592 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 DEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 154,592 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose slightly loose but can not fall out (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 154,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of o/s/indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both affected by operation of hazards switch (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose slightly loose but can not fall out (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease, not yet contaminated brake disc

Nearside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle section, chassis lower and upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area

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

Slight misting around fuel tank breather pipe

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Not yet excessively weakened (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 152,259 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, near suspension arm mount. 3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering locking device ineffective both steering box nut / bolts loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease, not yet contaminated brake disc

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle section, chassis lower and upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area

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

Slight misting around fuel tank breather pipe

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Not yet excessively weakened (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 150,178 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 150,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 143,761 miles

Front chassis corroded

Offside Front tyre cut

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 143,760 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just started to grind against disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis corroded

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cut

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

Positive battery terminal loose, Negative terminal heavily corroded / worn

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,880 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 139,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link upper nut missing split pin

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

Pass 22 May 2021 136,213 miles

Front brakes slight judder

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm, drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 134,127 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 134,127 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract (7.1.2 (e))

Towbar attachment insecure Both rear attachment arms insecure, bolts have sheered. Towbar plate bent (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 129,915 miles

Both rear halfshafts worn

Chassis corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 123,528 miles

Chassis / brake pipes covered in underseal

Chassis corroded

Front number plate slightly obscured

Nearside Front seat belt retracts slowly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,540 miles

sump corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 109,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,127 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 98,099 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to open fuel cap

Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tail board not secured in lower fixing

Unable to open fuel cap

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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AM05 DEV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AM05 DEV, 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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AM05 DEV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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The MOT history for AM05 DEV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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