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FKJ 946

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 946
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,489 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,098 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 68,097 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,263 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 62,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,652 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 48,652 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,533 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,399 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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FKJ 946 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FKJ 946, 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 FKJ 946 registered?

FKJ 946 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is FKJ 946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 946 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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