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X80 PAU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,438 mi
Last recorded130,438 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 PAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 130,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 130,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 129,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 126,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 126,605 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 118,222 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,192 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 110,192 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,247 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,309 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,861 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,518 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 79,518 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,810 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,537 miles

Report wipers not parking all the time (can be manualy parked )

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,877 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,912 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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X80 PAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X80 PAU, 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

How do I check the history of X80 PAU?

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What year was X80 PAU registered?

X80 PAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2010.

Is X80 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X80 PAU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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