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OCE 935

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,728 mi
Last recorded52,728 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCE 935
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,728 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 45,909 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,948 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 41,948 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,991 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 35,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,240 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,724 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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OCE 935 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OCE 935, 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 OCE 935 registered?

OCE 935 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2010.

Is OCE 935 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCE 935 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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