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GW08 BEN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW08 BEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,325 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,841 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,623 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 50,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Nail in tyre screw / nail in centre of tread area ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder in lower screen area ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,266 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 35,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 29,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,231 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,187 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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GW08 BEN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc 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 GW08 BEN, 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 GW08 BEN registered?

GW08 BEN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is GW08 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW08 BEN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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