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K18 PLT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,078 mi
Last recorded56,078 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 PLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,503 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 42,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,964 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,964 miles

Towbar attachment likely to become detached locking ball pin missing (6.1.6 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,619 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed lower attachment (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,326 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 31,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Braking system leaking metal pipe to flex hose joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,941 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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K18 PLT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 K18 PLT, 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 K18 PLT registered?

K18 PLT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is K18 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 PLT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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