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DBZ 7577

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 7577
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 115,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,612 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front steering arm boot split

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,249 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,246 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed main steering arm from steering box excessive movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,390 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe rubbing component (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,144 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

front tyres 3.0mm both

oil filter slight leak

rear axel pinion seal leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,116 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

front tyres 3.0mm both

oil filter slight leak

rear axel pinion seal leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,073 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,332 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 45,332 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,391 miles

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 34,391 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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DBZ 7577 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DBZ 7577, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBZ 7577 registered?

DBZ 7577 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is DBZ 7577 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 7577 shows 21 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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