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L90 RPV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 RPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,510 miles

Drop arm joint worn

Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,786 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 103,786 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 103,715 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under sill unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear section of chassis has been replaced

Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,257 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under sill unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear section of chassis has been replaced

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,118 miles

Rear rear chassis has been replaced

small stone chip in glass

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 93,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,029 miles

n/s.f tyre perishing and low on tread 235/85/16

o/s/f tyre stepping in tread and perishing getting low on tread 235/85/16

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking 235/85/16

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML lamp on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

n/s.f tyre perishing and low on tread 235/85/16

o/s/f tyre stepping in tread and perishing getting low on tread 235/85/16

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking 235/85/16

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Tyre crack/perishing

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2017 68,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

High beam not working when lights off

Nearside Front Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Tyre crack/perishing

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,412 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,295 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,964 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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L90 RPV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L90 RPV, 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 L90 RPV registered?

L90 RPV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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