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LK05 UMF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,523 mi
Last recorded148,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 148,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 146,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 143,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,874 miles

Front both hubs seals leaking near brake discs

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,288 miles

BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING - OFFSIDE WORSE

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEATS AND BELTS MISSING ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 127,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING IDLER ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen HITS NEARSIIDE OF SCREEN (3.5 (a))

BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS WEEPING - OFFSIDE WORSE

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEATS AND BELTS MISSING ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,085 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 120,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 116,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,115 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 116,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,749 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temporary fuel cup fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2014

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 84,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,036 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 77,241 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 77,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine oil low

Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,929 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 65,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,462 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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LK05 UMF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK05 UMF, 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 LK05 UMF registered?

LK05 UMF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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