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L666 TAM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,946 mi
Last recorded55,946 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 TAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,946 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,557 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 51,925 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 51,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,685 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 49,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,073 miles

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

Front tyres uneven wear

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo and others (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch/dual mass rattle

signs of corrosion on chassis

wipers do not self park

Fail 21 Mar 2022 46,071 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres uneven wear

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo and others (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch/dual mass rattle

signs of corrosion on chassis

Pass 6 Mar 2021 44,395 miles

NOTE-REAR BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 Feb 2020 41,935 miles

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick - 1 ltr added to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 41,935 miles

Engine oil level not reaching dip stick - 1 ltr added to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,904 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 37,904 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,042 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,583 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,233 miles

slight weaping from both front swivel seals

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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L666 TAM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L666 TAM, 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 L666 TAM registered?

L666 TAM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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