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AR 9749

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,756 mi
Last recorded97,756 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR 9749
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,756 miles

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

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

front hub seals slight oil leak

steering box slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 95,422 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,675 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 91,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,714 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has sight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember has light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,658 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,289 miles

underside light corrosion all over

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,604 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,133 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,059 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,973 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AR 9749 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR 9749, 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 AR 9749 registered?

AR 9749 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is AR 9749 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR 9749 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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