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B23 MSD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,527 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,324 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,912 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,594 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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B23 MSD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B23 MSD, 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 B23 MSD registered?

B23 MSD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is B23 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MSD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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