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MV56 CXT

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,772 mi
Last recorded177,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 CXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 177,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 173,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 172,981 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 170,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2019 170,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2018 165,619 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror loose ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 165,619 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (nut) locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks tow bar wires (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror loose ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 157,865 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint prop shaft (2.4.G.4b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drivers seat damaged/worn

not able to inspect rear of vehicle, due to vehicle full

oil leak

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2017 157,865 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported tow bar wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint prop shaft (2.4.G.4b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drivers seat damaged/worn

not able to inspect rear of vehicle, due to vehicle full

oil leak

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2016 150,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 150,125 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,014 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 144,014 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,201 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 136,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 131,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2012 124,839 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 124,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 119,310 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 103,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,077 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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MV56 CXT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV56 CXT, 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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MV56 CXT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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