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LJ10 HCP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 HCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 126,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,321 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 100,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,010 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,010 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,200 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 58,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LJ10 HCP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ10 HCP, 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 LJ10 HCP registered?

LJ10 HCP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is LJ10 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ10 HCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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