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3 JEM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 55,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,127 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,602 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,681 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,747 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 12,993 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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3 JEM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 3 JEM, 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 3 JEM registered?

3 JEM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is 3 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 JEM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3 JEM have outstanding finance?

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