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GJ10 OAU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,148 mi
Last recorded73,148 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 OAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,148 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 69,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,818 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,870 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,040 miles

Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 OAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

GJ10 OAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is GJ10 OAU safe to buy?

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