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J40 ETA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,992 mi
Last recorded158,992 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 ETA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 158,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 152,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 145,102 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 132,898 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 127,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 127,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,130 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,428 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,688 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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J40 ETA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 J40 ETA, 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 J40 ETA registered?

J40 ETA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is J40 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 ETA 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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