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N13 NRL

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,158 mi
Last recorded83,158 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 NRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 38,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,981 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 35,978 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to low engine oil level (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested very low oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,199 miles

some damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Nov 2018 33,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

some damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 29,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,976 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 27,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,299 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both sides (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,319 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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N13 NRL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N13 NRL, 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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N13 NRL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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