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P12 MSO

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 MSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ARB link retaining nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,626 miles

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint damp with grease

Fail 16 Mar 2022 79,623 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint damp with grease

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,796 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,731 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,731 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,203 miles

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

oil leak from front differential

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight weep of oil from o/s/f hub

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,560 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,486 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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P12 MSO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P12 MSO, 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 P12 MSO registered?

P12 MSO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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