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LXS 40

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,061 mi
Last recorded25,061 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXS 40
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 25,061 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2026 25,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,541 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 24,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,538 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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LXS 40 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LXS 40, 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

How do I check the history of LXS 40?

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What year was LXS 40 registered?

LXS 40 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is LXS 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXS 40 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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