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WIL 41

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,170 mi
Last recorded83,170 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 41
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,314 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 78,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 78,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,632 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,366 miles

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

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end at wheel drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,189 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,383 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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WIL 41 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc 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 WIL 41, 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 WIL 41 registered?

WIL 41 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is WIL 41 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 41 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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