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1443 AR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1443 AR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,315 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 65,315 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative intermittant (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 55,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 52,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,790 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 41,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,153 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 37,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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1443 AR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 1443 AR, 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 1443 AR registered?

1443 AR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is 1443 AR safe to buy?

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