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J3 RXJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,988 mi
Last recorded78,988 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,988 miles

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

Front Both swivels leaking

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive end of axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,049 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 50,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,201 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 46,199 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,927 miles

Oil leak

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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J3 RXJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J3 RXJ, 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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What year was J3 RXJ registered?

J3 RXJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is J3 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 RXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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