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D16 PCC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 PCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,060 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 103,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,386 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,131 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,419 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,270 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,168 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,786 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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D16 PCC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D16 PCC, 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 D16 PCC registered?

D16 PCC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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The MOT history for D16 PCC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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