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RIG 133

2010 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,187 mi
Last recorded20,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 133
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 20,187 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 20,187 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 18,118 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 17,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 15,886 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 12,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 12,380 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 12,309 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 12,303 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 12,149 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 9,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,057 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Oct 2014 6,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 4,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 1,651 miles

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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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RIG 133 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RIG 133, 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 RIG 133 registered?

RIG 133 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2010.

Is RIG 133 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 133 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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