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M14 DSD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,769 mi
Last recorded61,769 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 DSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 61,769 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front toeing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear diff seal

Pass 18 Apr 2025 56,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 55,334 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 48,322 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 43,094 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,539 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,625 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 9,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 6,635 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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M14 DSD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M14 DSD, 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 M14 DSD registered?

M14 DSD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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