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GJ10 BNK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,050 mi
Last recorded107,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 BNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,050 miles

Central Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,201 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 101,184 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 71,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,252 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,252 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 62,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,276 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,390 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,125 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,376 miles

On a vehicle of this type the rear brake efficiency should have been higher,advise further investigation.

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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GJ10 BNK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ10 BNK, 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 GJ10 BNK registered?

GJ10 BNK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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