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IXI 261

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,494 mi
Last recorded38,494 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 261
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 35,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 33,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 30,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,227 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 24,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,452 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 19,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 17,232 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 13,662 miles

Offside Front swivel seal is starting to leak

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked in the lower right hand side (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 11,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 8,488 miles

Offside headlight cracked

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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IXI 261 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 IXI 261, 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 IXI 261 registered?

IXI 261 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2010.

Is IXI 261 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXI 261 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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