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C968 XCJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,086 mi
Last recorded68,086 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC968 XCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 68,086 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs - slightly corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

tow socket cap missing

Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,428 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

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

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

tow socket cap missing

Fail 12 Sep 2025 64,413 miles

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

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

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

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

tow socket cap missing

Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,450 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle ball joint gator deteriorated

Rear axle ball joint slight play

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,768 miles

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

rear axle ball joint - slight play

rear axle ball joint gator deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,108 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,240 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 36,240 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,668 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2013 26,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,518 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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C968 XCJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C968 XCJ, 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 C968 XCJ registered?

C968 XCJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2010.

Is C968 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C968 XCJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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