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WJ10 ZTD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,425 mi
Last recorded102,425 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 ZTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,425 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,369 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

No handbrake tell-tale

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,122 miles

Nearside Front Damage to front wing

Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,122 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and bottom bushes are badly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Damage to front wing

Offside Front Drop arm ball joint is in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,316 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All four front steering ball joint boots are in poor condition

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 77,316 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All four front steering ball joint boots are in poor condition

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Wing has damage at front.

Rear Lower Both rear lower bushes are worn

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Track rod ball joint dust covers are starting to perish

Wipers not parking

Fail 28 Aug 2018 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Wing has damage at front.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Both rear lower bushes are worn

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Track rod ball joint dust covers are starting to perish

Wipers not parking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,154 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Offside swivel housing leaking

Rear rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,114 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,756 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 ZTD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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