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VE10 LJF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

134,166 mi
Last recorded134,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 LJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 134,166 miles

Fuel tank damp but no visible leaks at time of test

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 134,166 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fuel tank damp but no visible leaks at time of test

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 125,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 118,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back ,brake pipe corroded,at the back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back ,brake pipe corroded,at the back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 110,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose ,brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe, corroded at the back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 110,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm ,bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose ,brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm,bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe, corroded at the back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 102,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 93,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Differential drive pinion seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 93,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Drag link end loose in steering drag arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Differential drive pinion seal leaking

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,190 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front differential drive pinion seal leaking

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 84,190 miles

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front differential drive pinion seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box sector shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 63,217 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 63,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,781 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both door mirror bolts loose

Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 32,380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,796 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 21,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,037 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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VE10 LJF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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