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RJ10 UPT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 UPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Indicator has water in lamp

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings restricting views

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside door step tube corroded / incomplete , sharp edges underside

Fail 5 Dec 2025 54,297 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Axle Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator has water in lamp

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings restricting views

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside door step tube corroded / incomplete , sharp edges underside

Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at reward section to the O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Engine slightly oily to underside.

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall no ply / chords exposed at time of inspection. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side step corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2024 51,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine slightly oily to underside.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at reward section to the O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall no ply / chords exposed at time of inspection. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side step corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished / Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Note ; Various covers restricting views

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 f 2 Bulbs , lens dirty (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,837 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Note ; Front swivel hubs have seepage of oil at ball seal , close to brake disc

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine & gearbox , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both rubbers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 46,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Reversing lamp inoperative 1 of (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Note ; Front swivel hubs have seepage of oil at ball seal , close to brake disc

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine & gearbox , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both rubbers splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 43,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished / split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished / split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,133 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 31,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,027 miles

Nearside wiper split

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,249 miles

MIST OF OIL FROM N/S/F DIFF SEAL

N/S/F WIPER SPLIT ON ENDS BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,391 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 11,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RJ10 UPT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RJ10 UPT, 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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RJ10 UPT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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