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2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,714 mi
Last recorded83,714 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 URL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,714 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2026 83,714 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 78,141 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 67,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front axle seals have slight leak

Pass 5 May 2022 59,440 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,005 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,567 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,238 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,527 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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RJ10 URL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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