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T24 JCW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,756 mi
Last recorded80,756 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 JCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 80,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,803 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,720 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 76,720 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,965 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 73,965 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,199 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,265 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,265 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 59,124 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 59,124 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 53,119 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,187 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T24 JCW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T24 JCW, 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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T24 JCW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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