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EJ10 JXE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 JXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 148,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 137,998 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,653 miles

Electrical wiring insecure inside vehicle - dashboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck damp - return pipe/hose deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure inside vehicle - dashboard (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck damp - return pipe/hose deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fog lamp switch poor operation.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 93,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Sticking on. (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 85,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,984 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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EJ10 JXE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ10 JXE, 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 EJ10 JXE registered?

EJ10 JXE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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