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66 MXP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,396 mi
Last recorded123,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 MXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 123,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,941 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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CHASSIS CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 111,703 miles

front and rear disc's corroded

o/s rear lower shock bush slight play

rear tow bar and suspension area corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 109,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody, suspension and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 16 May 2019 109,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drop arm ball joint dust cover gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody, suspension and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 15 May 2018 99,351 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 99,347 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 99,332 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,064 miles

damage to n/s mirror

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,142 miles

chips in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,507 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in steering column uj

vehicle tested under dirty conditions

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,828 miles

corosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front brake pads appear to be getting low

headlamp lenses dirty stating to affect beam image

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear shockabsorbers lower bushes worn

vehicle tested under dirty conditions

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 56,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front brake pads appear to be getting low

headlamp lenses dirty stating to affect beam image

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

rear shockabsorbers lower bushes worn

vehicle tested under dirty conditions

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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66 MXP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 66 MXP, 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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66 MXP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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