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JSH 3

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSH 3
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 99,760 miles

Front Both Front Hubs Weeping

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rears, Upper Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 99,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail, Near Towbar Mounts, Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail Corroded, Near Outrigger, Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Mount Corroded. Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Both Front Hubs Weeping

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rears, Upper Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 98,288 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,204 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,009 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,550 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,110 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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JSH 3 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JSH 3, 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 JSH 3 registered?

JSH 3 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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