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PJ10 EHR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,866 mi
Last recorded112,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 EHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 112,866 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

steering wheel has play

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 1 Jun 2026 112,866 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

steering wheel has play

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,194 miles

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

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

steering wheel has movement

underside of vehicle covered by underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2024 112,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

steering wheel has movement

underside of vehicle covered by underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,328 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,128 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft. Front UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,123 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft. Front UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,624 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front out put seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

steering wheel slight play on quick release.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 104,624 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front out put seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

steering wheel slight play on quick release.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel slight play on quick release

Fail 21 Aug 2020 101,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel slight play on quick release

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner. borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,073 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,073 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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PJ10 EHR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ10 EHR, 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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PJ10 EHR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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