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L9 MLF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 MLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,720 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,219 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,085 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,552 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,565 miles

both front tyres worn and cuts in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,667 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,343 miles

front and rear discs worn

steering box leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,478 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,792 miles

front number plate not positioned correctly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,368 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 35,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L9 MLF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L9 MLF, 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 L9 MLF registered?

L9 MLF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is L9 MLF safe to buy?

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