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PW10 PJW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW10 PJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,321 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 124,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,776 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,127 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,095 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 105,095 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,622 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 58,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,805 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,446 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tail gate glass shattered at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,167 miles

tail gate glass shattered at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,724 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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PW10 PJW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PW10 PJW, 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 PW10 PJW registered?

PW10 PJW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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The MOT history for PW10 PJW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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