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WJ10 BKL

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,963 mi
Last recorded138,963 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 BKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 138,963 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering column ball joint: dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective last (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,271 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

all chassis corroded / repaired

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,500 miles

Both front hub oil seals leaking oil

Hazard warning switch faulty STICKS ON/OFF (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat missing at time of test

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 130,015 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch Sticking In. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking.

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Passenger Seat Not Fitted Time Of Test.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 130,015 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch Sticking In. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking.

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Passenger Seat Not Fitted Time Of Test.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 129,459 miles

Both Hub Seals Leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2023 129,455 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Goes to Calliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Hub Seals Leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2022 129,270 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 129,269 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 128,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all chassis corroded/patch repaired

n/s/f hub slightly damp

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,723 miles

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

steering drag link joint poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2020 128,723 miles

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

Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

steering drag link joint poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2019 125,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 116,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,037 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,034 miles

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,535 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight leek from n/s o/s front swivel joints

slight play in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,701 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 BKL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ10 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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