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S15 GPD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,155 mi
Last recorded69,155 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 GPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,155 miles

Offside Front axle swivel hub seal starting to leak

under body covered in black under seal / wax oil

Fail 7 Apr 2026 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel hub seal starting to leak

under body covered in black under seal / wax oil

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted braking surface missing on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 66,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted braking surface missing on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 63,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all 4 brake disc inner faces lightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,239 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 61,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all under body covered in heavy under seal

offside and nearside front axle swivel hub slightly leaking grease

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 43,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 43,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,721 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,641 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S15 GPD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S15 GPD, 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 S15 GPD registered?

S15 GPD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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