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L211 OYD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,877 mi
Last recorded144,877 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 OYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear body straps broken

Fail 24 Nov 2025 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg by suspension component mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear body straps broken

Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear body straps broken

Fail 18 Nov 2024 138,309 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle sway bar ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle sway bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear body straps broken

Pass 22 Nov 2023 129,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 129,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working loose bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,447 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,854 miles

Brakes fluctuating. Detected in the pedal durin a road brake test

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,854 miles

Brakes fluctuating. Detected in the pedal durin a road brake test

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,870 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 94,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 90,057 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,844 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,985 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front wheel rims corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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L211 OYD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L211 OYD, 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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L211 OYD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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