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J5 WTY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,694 mi
Last recorded52,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,141 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 51,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,883 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,999 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 36,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 36,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,900 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 33,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,445 miles

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,803 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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J5 WTY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J5 WTY, 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 J5 WTY registered?

J5 WTY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is J5 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WTY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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