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M1 CYB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,740 mi
Last recorded57,740 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 CYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 57,740 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,418 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 53,418 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,205 miles

both the outer side steps are badly corroded

chip in the front windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2023 49,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both the front tyres are perished approaching the wear bars and out of shape on the inner shoulder

both the outer side steps are badly corroded

chip in the front windscreen

nearside rear tyre on the wear bars and out of shape on the inner shoulder

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres are perished , slight cuts in tread , worn on the inside edge and on the wear bars

Fail 10 Nov 2021 46,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres are perished , slight cuts in tread , worn on the inside edge and on the wear bars

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,999 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,996 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,970 miles

both the rear tyres are out of shape on the inner shoulders

chip in the front windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,206 miles

Front nearside and offside inner hubs seals slightly damaged

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 35,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside inner hubs seals slightly damaged

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no flash operation working from indicator stalk, suspect this is also cause of horn being inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,304 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel seal slight leak

Offside Front axle swivel seal leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front axle swivel seal slight leak

Offside Front axle swivel seal leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,365 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 10,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 10,875 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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M1 CYB 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 60%.

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 M1 CYB, 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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M1 CYB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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