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DE 77

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE 77
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 29,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 27,308 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 27,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member within 12" of steering damper. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 12" of steering arm support bracket. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along crossmember. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on sidewalls and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,826 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 24,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear lateral x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracked on inner sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 22,636 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front and mid section of engine and gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 22,633 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front and mid section of engine and gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material broken up. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,698 miles

General corrosion to chassis and suspension.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 20,698 miles

General corrosion to chassis and suspension.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 19,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 16,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,968 miles

handbrake travel could be improved.

Pass 11 May 2016 10,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 8,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 8,339 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 6,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 4,948 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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DE 77 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DE 77, 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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DE 77 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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