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N3 JNF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,269 mi
Last recorded63,269 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 30 Oct 2023 59,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axles pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,968 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,379 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 46,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 46,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,048 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,750 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 33,383 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 33,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 28,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 24,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,073 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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N3 JNF 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 76.5%.

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 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 N3 JNF, 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 N3 JNF registered?

N3 JNF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is N3 JNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 JNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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