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DAZ 4246

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 4246
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 69,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also coated with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,719 miles

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

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

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 15 Nov 2024 66,690 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,731 miles

Rear crossmember becoming corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear crossmember becoming corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,407 miles

Rear cross member becoming corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 59,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant low

Rear cross member becoming corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,192 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,224 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle waxoyled

Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 49,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,165 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface part corrodded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 18,800 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 12 Oct 2013 18,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracking between treads

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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DAZ 4246 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DAZ 4246, 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 DAZ 4246 registered?

DAZ 4246 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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