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M12 PEE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 PEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 57,499 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear step mounting corroded and starting to hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 57,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame above rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

ALL tyres dated 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear step mounting corroded and starting to hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,925 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 20 Apr 2023 43,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 37,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,060 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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M12 PEE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 M12 PEE, 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 M12 PEE registered?

M12 PEE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for M12 PEE 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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