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WEZ 9837

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,806 mi
Last recorded188,806 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 9837
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 188,806 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 178,680 miles

both front swivel joints leaking,brake pipes corroded front to back

Pass 20 Oct 2023 170,336 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,330 miles

general corrosion underside

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,815 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 140,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,815 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 129,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,079 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,379 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 59,788 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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WEZ 9837 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WEZ 9837, 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 WEZ 9837 registered?

WEZ 9837 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is WEZ 9837 safe to buy?

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