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L7 ETM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,369 mi
Last recorded46,369 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ETM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 46,369 miles

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))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 37,668 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 37,668 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 35,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 33,008 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 33,008 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,420 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,180 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 24,180 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,384 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 21,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,928 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 7,462 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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L7 ETM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 L7 ETM, 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

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What year was L7 ETM registered?

L7 ETM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 2010.

Is L7 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 ETM 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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