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P999 PBF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 PBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,378 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 74,373 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,639 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 68,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,299 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,856 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,234 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 62,234 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,974 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush c arms (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush c arms (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,619 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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P999 PBF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc 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 P999 PBF, 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 P999 PBF registered?

P999 PBF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is P999 PBF safe to buy?

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