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BA10 MAT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA10 MAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed/coated

Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 133,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel hub retaining ring corroded/breaking up

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 132,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached retaining washer corroded/broken up (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe ferrule corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub retaining ring corroded/breaking up

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both differentials and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,528 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have a manufacture date of 2013

Fail 7 Nov 2022 129,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear tyres have a manufacture date of 2013

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,501 miles

All 4x tyres have 2013 manufacture date

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All 4x tyres have 2013 manufacture date

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,899 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,457 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 107,457 miles

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 97,105 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 81,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 81,209 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 63,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 44,430 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 May 2014 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2013 32,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BA10 MAT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BA10 MAT, 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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BA10 MAT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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