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J70 XLY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 XLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 88,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 84,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,911 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A - Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 80,911 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A - Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,989 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,949 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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J70 XLY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J70 XLY, 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 J70 XLY registered?

J70 XLY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is J70 XLY safe to buy?

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