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CE04 OBS

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,755 mi
Last recorded55,755 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 OBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,755 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 49,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 49,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,636 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 27,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,890 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 22,890 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,186 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Fail 28 Apr 2016 22,186 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Hazard warning switch faulty NOT WORKING (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,242 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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CE04 OBS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE04 OBS, 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 CE04 OBS registered?

CE04 OBS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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The MOT history for CE04 OBS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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