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CP51 TER

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,715 mi
Last recorded36,715 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 TER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,715 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 36,714 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 34,904 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2023 32,858 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 32,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 85R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S -Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 30,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,580 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 21,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,637 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2016 17,435 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 17,435 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt uj to handbrake drum bolts loose (2.4.G.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 11,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 11,565 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hand brake travel near end

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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CP51 TER is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CP51 TER, 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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CP51 TER is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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