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HK10 BJX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,462 mi
Last recorded62,462 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 BJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to suspension components and chassis

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,139 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,101 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,533 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,634 miles

Slight misting of oil from both front hub seals

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,614 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,445 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 33,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,919 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 9,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tractor joint seals starting to leak grease

n/s windscreen wiper starting to leave smear marks on screen

Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,465 miles

both front tractor joint seals starting to leak grease

n/s windscreen wiper starting to leave smear marks on screen

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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HK10 BJX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK10 BJX, 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 HK10 BJX registered?

HK10 BJX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is HK10 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK10 BJX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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