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BN10 OBT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

270,144 mi
Last recorded270,144 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 OBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 270,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 253,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2024 251,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2023 238,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 223,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 221,528 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 218,979 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated transmision brake juddering oil contamination (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handel mising (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cental webing jamed (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1, steering ball jonts dust boots pereished. 2, n/s front hub swivel misting in oil.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 202,421 miles

1, front swivels misting in oil, 2, slight oil leaks underside front and rear diffs. 3, windscreen cracked badly on nearside iutide zone A.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 174,392 miles

1, tyres generally getting low and signs of tread and walls deteriorating.2, rear x member and side step tubing showing signs of corrosion.3, rear axle oil leak evident.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,824 miles

1, tyres generally showing signs of perishing. 2, rear axle oil leak. 3, front swivels misting in oil. 4, rear x member showing signs of surface rust.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 138,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,041 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,120 miles

o/s front swivel misting in oil

rear axle oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BN10 OBT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN10 OBT, 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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BN10 OBT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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