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X27 CBR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,897 mi
Last recorded134,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 CBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 134,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,499 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 132,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 78,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,257 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,257 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,793 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,729 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 55,717 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,097 miles

Cuts to offside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X27 CBR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X27 CBR, 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 X27 CBR registered?

X27 CBR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is X27 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X27 CBR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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