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MIB 56

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,788 mi
Last recorded124,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 56
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 124,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,482 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 118,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps- aim too high Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 112,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven in tread

Offside Front tyre worn uneven in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,204 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn weeping grease/oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,504 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,489 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,599 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,479 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 38,479 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MIB 56 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MIB 56, 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 MIB 56 registered?

MIB 56 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2010.

Is MIB 56 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 56 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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