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DXI 1041

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 1041
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 49,650 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2026 49,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 49,401 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2024 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,917 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 48,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,926 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 47,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 46,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,519 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 45,519 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,370 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,370 miles

Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,564 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 39,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 30,412 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 30,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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DXI 1041 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DXI 1041, 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 DXI 1041 registered?

DXI 1041 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is DXI 1041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 1041 shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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