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WJ10 BFU

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,097 mi
Last recorded135,097 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 BFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 135,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

underneath rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2024 135,095 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

underneath rusty

Pass 26 May 2023 128,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 128,686 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,734 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,054 miles

oil leak rear of gearbox

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,918 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush to axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush to axle (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear anti roll bar link bush slightly deformed

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight lubricant leak o/s front swivel assembly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,971 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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WJ10 BFU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ10 BFU, 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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WJ10 BFU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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