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VE10 LJC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,305 mi
Last recorded138,305 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 LJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 138,305 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Fail 16 Apr 2026 138,304 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Pass 29 Apr 2025 126,795 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Pass 9 May 2024 124,045 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Fail 7 May 2024 124,044 miles

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

Offside 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))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,921 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 117,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 108,185 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 108,180 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,769 miles

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

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,150 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Closest to rear differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output EU mask fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output EU mask fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output EU mask fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output EU mask fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,147 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,701 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of belts.

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of belts

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tie bars have slight play in the front bushes

drivers seat belt has a slightly frayed edge.

nearside of front bumper damaged and corner trim missing (no sharp edges or projections)

offside folding seats seat belt stalk casing missing. still functions correctly.

slight leak from offside front swivel. (seal damaged)

slight play in both rear folding seat bases.

slight play in rear suspension 'A' frame ball joint.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tie bars have slight play in the front bushes

drivers seat belt has a slightly frayed edge.

nearside of front bumper damaged and corner trim missing (no sharp edges or projections)

offside folding seats seat belt stalk casing missing. still functions correctly.

slight leak from offside front swivel. (seal damaged)

slight play in both rear folding seat bases.

slight play in rear suspension 'A' frame ball joint.

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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VE10 LJC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE10 LJC, 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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VE10 LJC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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