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CT10 BAU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,233 mi
Last recorded77,233 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT10 BAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 77,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,208 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,158 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,473 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both fronts

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear

Fail 10 Aug 2021 59,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both fronts

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both rear

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,899 miles

min oil temprature not reached as probe not fit through dipstick tube

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,800 miles

nearside and offside front hub seals slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,173 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 25,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CT10 BAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CT10 BAU, 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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CT10 BAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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