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OX04 CFG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,064 mi
Last recorded221,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 221,064 miles

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

Nearside Front bearing leaking grease on inside

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 221,013 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central suspension arm 'A' Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 5 Jul 2024 209,367 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

horn switch damaged /loose

Pass 2 May 2023 198,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 191,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 191,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 186,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 186,581 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 185,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 181,406 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 178,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 178,301 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 172,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 154,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,909 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 140,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,551 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,369 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 60,844 miles

Nearside registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,703 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,702 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,093 miles

the brake pedal has slight side to side movment in it

the near side front axle jont is weeping

the offside front tyre is wering on the inner edge

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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OX04 CFG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OX04 CFG, 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 OX04 CFG registered?

OX04 CFG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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The MOT history for OX04 CFG shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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