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JF10 XAF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,765 mi
Last recorded82,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF10 XAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,644 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 77,644 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,594 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 51,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,648 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint boot. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 45,648 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes in centre on vehicle over chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint boot. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both axle flexi hoses have heavy corrosion to ferrules and are close to limit. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,242 miles

Move TAG so it will be obscured by interior mirror.

Move two stickers on screen.

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Over rear axle. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator lamp has condensation in it, working ok.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Over rear axle. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Remove two items from screen.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 40,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,310 miles

Handbrake tight to release

front wipers smeary

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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JF10 XAF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc 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 JF10 XAF, 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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JF10 XAF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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