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T50 RUK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 RUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,239 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s / o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,077 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,051 miles

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,866 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 41,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,891 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 38,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,136 miles

Upper brake/stop lamp inoperative

Fail 24 Aug 2017 33,136 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper brake/stop lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,045 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,839 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 17,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T50 RUK 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 T50 RUK, 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 T50 RUK registered?

T50 RUK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is T50 RUK safe to buy?

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