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J4 BDU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,763 mi
Last recorded60,763 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 BDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 60,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,549 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 59,549 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 59,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 59,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 48,976 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 48,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff front and rear has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 46,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,913 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear inner door handle not opening

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,581 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,311 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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J4 BDU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J4 BDU, 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 J4 BDU registered?

J4 BDU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 2010.

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The MOT history for J4 BDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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