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JJ 280

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,273 mi
Last recorded123,273 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ 280
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 123,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,388 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 115,381 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,897 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,897 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,108 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around rear fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,298 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,298 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,120 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 47,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,823 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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JJ 280 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 77.8%.

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 JJ 280, 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 JJ 280 registered?

JJ 280 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is JJ 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ 280 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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