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G9 LRD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,448 mi
Last recorded36,448 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 LRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 36,448 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 35,452 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 34,037 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 33,107 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 33,107 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 32,275 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 32,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 31,403 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 29,584 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 29,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 24,284 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 21,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,982 miles

no high level brake light

Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,027 miles

nearside front axle swivel housing has slight oil leak

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to items present

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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G9 LRD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 G9 LRD, 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 G9 LRD registered?

G9 LRD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is G9 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 LRD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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