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V123 JBR

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 JBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 61,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe up to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 58,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt missing lap belt (middle seat (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe up to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,714 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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V123 JBR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V123 JBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V123 JBR registered?

V123 JBR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is V123 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V123 JBR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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