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P11 DLW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 DLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,293 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,822 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 64,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 55,975 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 55,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut and cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,893 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,893 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 41,969 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly weeping

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly weeping

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly weeping

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slightly weeping

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,886 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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P11 DLW 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 77.8%.

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 P11 DLW, 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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P11 DLW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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