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JC 5878

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,453 mi
Last recorded15,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC 5878
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 15,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 15,422 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 15,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 15,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,330 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 15,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 15,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,237 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 8,913 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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JC 5878 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JC 5878, 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 JC 5878 registered?

JC 5878 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is JC 5878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC 5878 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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