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J50 EJW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 EJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,349 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Fail 15 Apr 2025 78,248 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes all 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush 3 point mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes all 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm 3 point mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 x out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm kit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage deformed steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,666 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 74,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury crossmember mounting / excessively corroded, and fractured. (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury mounting cross-member excessively corroded. (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure central / includes cab step mounting / bracket supports. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub / slight oil seepage.

Nearside Front hub / slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth anti- slip device. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure door wiring loom. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear internal floor / metal runner - corroded edge, ( inside rear door ).

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

exhaust turbo / heat shield - slightly insecure.

external oil presence / around gear-box and power steering reservoir.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Cab steps insecure rear section/slightly corroded. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member /n/s. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Turbo heat shield slightly insecure/damaged.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 64,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure rear section/slightly corroded. (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member /n/s. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Turbo heat shield slightly insecure/damaged.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight hub oil leak.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 59,136 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BRAKE FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER SLIGHTLY LOW LEVEL. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight hub oil leak.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 56,708 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 56,708 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 51,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,179 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,558 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,707 miles

the rear high level stop light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washer jet is missing (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear the brake pads are about 2/3 worn

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

Offside Rear the brake pads are about 2/3 worn

the rear high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,672 miles

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

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

The nearside and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn( but still serviceable).

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,548 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 26,548 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,679 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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J50 EJW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J50 EJW, 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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J50 EJW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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