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X55 AUS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,766 mi
Last recorded73,766 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 AUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,766 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,370 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Gearbox/Transfer Box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,466 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,870 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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X55 AUS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X55 AUS, 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 X55 AUS registered?

X55 AUS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is X55 AUS safe to buy?

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