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P5 BSW

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 BSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,571 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,552 miles

centre brake light not working

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,141 miles

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,717 miles

Nearside Front very slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2019 106,717 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front very slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,693 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly misshapen

o/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly misshapen

o/s/r tyre very lumpy

Fail 12 Oct 2018 104,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre slightly misshapen

o/s/f headlight cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly misshapen

o/s/r tyre very lumpy

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,402 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front bumper corner missing.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 102,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front bumper corner missing.

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,691 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P5 BSW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P5 BSW, 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 P5 BSW registered?

P5 BSW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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