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K16 RRM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,905 mi
Last recorded123,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 RRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,898 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 120,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges centre of chassis hanging down (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges centre of chassis hanging down (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both main at rear ends (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wear on top / or bottom swivel pins

Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear @various places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line--not correctly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle insecure stabiliser bush badly worn and bolt loose/worn in chassis mtg (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high above zero line--not correctly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both.. display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel overall 45% [ require 60%] (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear @various places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,477 miles

Nearside Front headlamp pattern quality poor/reflector

Fail 15 Feb 2022 109,477 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high not located on bottom adjuster/mounting. + water in headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front headlamp pattern quality poor/reflector

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,091 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 87,448 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,614 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,613 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r lower (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s/r lower (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure rear (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,825 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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K16 RRM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K16 RRM, 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 K16 RRM registered?

K16 RRM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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