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BA55 XXX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 XXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,359 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,129 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))

advise side steps corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2025 77,129 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise side steps corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 69,649 miles

advise all four tyres cracking and perishing. advise rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 66,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,496 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,477 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 60,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,732 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Feb 2019 53,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,267 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,306 miles

exhaust heatshield

Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,291 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heatshield

oil leak gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 35,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 31,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front fog light not working

oil leaking around the rear of transmission.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front fog light not working

oil leaking around the rear of transmission.

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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BA55 XXX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BA55 XXX, 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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BA55 XXX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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