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MCZ 898

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,788 mi
Last recorded54,788 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 898
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,961 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 49,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever nearly out of travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 47,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever nearly out of travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 17,476 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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MCZ 898 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 MCZ 898, 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

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What year was MCZ 898 registered?

MCZ 898 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is MCZ 898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCZ 898 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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