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LR02 ART

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,143 mi
Last recorded77,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 ART
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,756 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 74,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,577 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,348 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,343 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,257 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 47,188 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 47,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,283 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,283 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LR02 ART 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 LR02 ART, 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 LR02 ART registered?

LR02 ART is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is LR02 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 ART shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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