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LR02 POP

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,529 mi
Last recorded156,529 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 POP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 156,529 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 15 Nov 2024 150,024 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 150,010 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front Most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,782 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front diff seal leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 130,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 112,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,410 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,000 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,257 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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LR02 POP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc 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 LR02 POP, 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 LR02 POP registered?

LR02 POP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is LR02 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 POP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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