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R1 TPH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 TPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 100,836 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 97,324 miles

Chassis and all suspension/steering components including brake pipes coated with underseal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,542 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,472 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 64,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,761 miles

fuel tank is damp

rear diff is damp

slight damage to offside and nearside front seat belt webbing

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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R1 TPH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 TPH, 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 R1 TPH registered?

R1 TPH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is R1 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 TPH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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