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XIB 90

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 90
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,326 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 83,239 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,651 miles

both side steps are corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,640 miles

Brake performance not tested due to oil contamination (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged worn from fouling spring and incorrectly positioned (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil seal failure (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil seal failure (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from front to rear joints. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside side step corroded

Offside side step corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,297 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 50,297 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,341 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 25,341 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,179 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 16,202 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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XIB 90 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XIB 90, 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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What year was XIB 90 registered?

XIB 90 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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