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L23 MEJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,252 mi
Last recorded69,252 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,022 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 64,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,960 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 52,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 24,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,093 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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L23 MEJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L23 MEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L23 MEJ?

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What year was L23 MEJ registered?

L23 MEJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is L23 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 MEJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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