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B16 JLA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,625 mi
Last recorded144,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 JLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 144,617 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,556 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check, no key (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 119,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,308 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,165 miles

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm (7.50r15c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,970 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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B16 JLA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B16 JLA, 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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B16 JLA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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