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N30 VET

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 VET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,360 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mount as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded along bottom edge (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,660 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 71,157 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,583 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 57,763 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both front pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 57,763 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On cross member by chassis leg is holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On cross member by chassis leg is holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both front pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,039 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear brake pipes corroding

various parts underneath corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres low tread

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Rear brake pipes corroding

various parts underneath corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2016 37,693 miles

front discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,590 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,636 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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N30 VET is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N30 VET, 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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N30 VET is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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