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E9 SJB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 SJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs unit side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint onto diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light misted (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected misted (4.6.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75 r16 119/116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75 r16 119/116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Swivel ball joint leaking oil

oil leak from rear axle input shaft

Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel ball joint leaking oil

oil leak from rear axle input shaft

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play In front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking

Rear seats folded up belts not checked

Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play In front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking

Rear seats folded up belts not checked

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 50,808 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,285 miles

Front both front axle swivel joint leaking grease/ oil

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,189 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded away and car is loaded ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint starting to seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 44,189 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded away and car is loaded ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint starting to seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,120 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 40,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,954 miles

chip in screen (not swept area)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,981 miles

chip in screen (not swept area)

rear seat not fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,612 miles

chip in screen (not in swept area)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,494 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 14,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,525 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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E9 SJB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 E9 SJB, 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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E9 SJB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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