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WJ10 BGV

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 BGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 160,768 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slightly weeping

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

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

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

steering damper arm bush slightly worn

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2021 159,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front hub seal slightly weeping

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

steering damper arm bush slightly worn

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 149,738 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 133,751 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F AXLE TIE BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,195 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,280 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,343 miles

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

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

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 BGV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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