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P18 NTN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,415 mi
Last recorded44,415 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 NTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 44,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody undersealed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres age cracking on outer sidewalls. (All tyres 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 43,833 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle stabiliser/torque reaction arm cover fully split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody undersealed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres age cracking on outer sidewalls. (All tyres 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody waxoiled

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle stabiliser/torque reaction arm, dust cover deteriorated/splitting heavily (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres lightly age cracking on outer sidewalls. (All tyres 13 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 38,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody waxoiled

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle stabiliser/torque reaction arm, dust cover deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres lightly age cracking on outer sidewalls. (All tyres 12 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 38,712 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody waxoiled

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle stabiliser/torque reaction arm, dust cover deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres lightly age cracking on outer sidewalls. (All tyres 12 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 38,710 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle stabiliser/torque reaction arm, dust cover deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres lightly age cracking on outer sidewalls. (All tyres 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 38,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,698 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 38,693 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2017 38,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,717 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 37,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 35,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,370 miles

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

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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P18 NTN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P18 NTN, 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 P18 NTN registered?

P18 NTN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2010.

Is P18 NTN safe to buy?

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