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62 AP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 AP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,166 miles

Nearside outer step corroded

Offside outer step corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,786 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,841 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 76,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,605 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,692 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,042 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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62 AP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 62 AP, 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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62 AP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is 62 AP safe to buy?

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