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R7 DDA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,876 mi
Last recorded55,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 DDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,876 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 51,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,462 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 36,462 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,358 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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R7 DDA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R7 DDA, 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 R7 DDA registered?

R7 DDA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is R7 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 DDA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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