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L21 JPB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,492 mi
Last recorded71,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 JPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 71,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,782 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 63,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,891 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder stuck in centre of screen ()

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 46,891 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder stuck in centre of screen ()

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,981 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 33,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 29,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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L21 JPB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc 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 L21 JPB, 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 L21 JPB registered?

L21 JPB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2010.

Is L21 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 JPB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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