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R111 ECB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,390 mi
Last recorded101,390 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 ECB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 101,390 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 101,389 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,891 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,697 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 96,697 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,733 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 92,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,746 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,206 miles

Nearside Front mud flap missing

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,087 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 66,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,054 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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R111 ECB 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 71.4%.

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 R111 ECB, 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 R111 ECB registered?

R111 ECB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2010.

Is R111 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 ECB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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