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J400 SAW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,273 mi
Last recorded135,273 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 135,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 135,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2024 126,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,533 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 122,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 75,071 miles

Engine Management Light on

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Drivers Front (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Passenger Front (5.2.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,864 miles

E.C.U. light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver and passenger seatbelts damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aimed at bonnet (8.2.3)

E.C.U. light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

drivers and passengers seatbelts damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,203 miles

front tyres cracked on tread area

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front tyres cracked on tread area

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2014 46,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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J400 SAW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J400 SAW, 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 J400 SAW registered?

J400 SAW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is J400 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 SAW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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