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LE56 XXX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,411 mi
Last recorded22,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE56 XXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 22,411 miles

Central Rear A' frame ball joint rubber cover deteriated

Offside Front swivle hub seal slighty leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2025 21,909 miles

Offside Front swivle hub seal slight leak

Fail 27 Jan 2025 21,896 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front swivle hub seal slight leak

Pass 23 Jan 2024 21,468 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 20,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 front slight dampness @ swivel hub seal

Pass 25 Jan 2022 20,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front slight dampness swivle hub seal

Pass 2 Feb 2021 19,621 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 19,616 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES TORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front SWIVLE HUB SEAL LEAKING

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH TORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 18,893 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front swivel housing hub ( slight leak ) seal deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion developing on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 18,241 miles

Offside Front swivel hub has slight leak at seal

Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,605 miles

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak at seal

Fail 8 Jan 2018 17,603 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak at seal

Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,749 miles

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

slight dampness/leak at fuel tank area

Fail 9 Jan 2017 16,749 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

slight dampness/leak at fuel tank area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,902 miles

Offside Front Swivel housing seal slight leak

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,784 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 14,782 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,960 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 13,960 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,514 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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LE56 XXX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LE56 XXX, 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 LE56 XXX registered?

LE56 XXX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2010.

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