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B12 CJY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 CJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel tight to turn

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50% of lamp unit not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge/Pin worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 91,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 91,990 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,005 miles

screen fitted over interior mirror

Pass 23 Mar 2020 83,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,209 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B12 CJY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B12 CJY, 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 B12 CJY registered?

B12 CJY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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The MOT history for B12 CJY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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