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RJZ 7965

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 7965
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 136,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 123,602 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,728 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,687 miles

Offside Rear backing plate loose

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,335 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,978 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 25,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet release lever broken.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,221 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,784 miles

damp fuel patch around filler neck and tank area

Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,848 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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RJZ 7965 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJZ 7965, 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 RJZ 7965 registered?

RJZ 7965 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2010.

Is RJZ 7965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJZ 7965 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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