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P3 PGD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,524 mi
Last recorded111,524 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 PGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,524 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

slight corrosion in both sides front shock absorbers upper mounting turrets

small stone chip mark in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,466 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

small stone chip mark in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front supply pipes to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight deterioration in rear exhaust flange

Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front supply pipes to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

deterioration in rear exhaust flange

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,593 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle 'A' arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front supply pipes to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front supply pipes to flexible brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

deterioration in rear exhaust flange.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,653 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,341 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,337 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides rear lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,437 miles

slight deterioration in centre exhaust rear flange

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,459 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,459 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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P3 PGD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 P3 PGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P3 PGD registered?

P3 PGD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is P3 PGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 PGD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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