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GP57 PRP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 PRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 78,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,586 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F & O/S/F upper and lower spring cups

Corrosion to parts of chassis

Corrosion to side steps and mounts

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F steering swivel joint has slight leak

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Suspension units corroded

Under-body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2025 77,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged caliper pipe (touching front axle/spring cup on lock) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Corrosion to N/S/F & O/S/F upper and lower spring cups

Corrosion to parts of chassis

Corrosion to side steps and mounts

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F steering swivel joint has slight leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Suspension units corroded

Under-body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,614 miles

oil leak

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,264 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 75,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,330 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 73,321 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Reduced & led flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 73,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,931 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,889 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,274 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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GP57 PRP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GP57 PRP, 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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GP57 PRP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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