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AW09 AUD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,727 mi
Last recorded84,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW09 AUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 84,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,302 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,512 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,510 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 62,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 36,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,866 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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AW09 AUD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 AW09 AUD, 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 AW09 AUD registered?

AW09 AUD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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