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TF02 DEF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,362 mi
Last recorded56,362 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF02 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 56,362 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 55,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,749 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 49,747 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,817 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 45,589 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,653 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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TF02 DEF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TF02 DEF, 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 TF02 DEF registered?

TF02 DEF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 2010.

Is TF02 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for TF02 DEF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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