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6 TAE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 TAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,558 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 71,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,057 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 66,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,089 miles

chip in windscreen zone 'a'

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (front tyre more so)

chip in windscreen zone 'a'

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,272 miles

chip in zone 'a'

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,770 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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6 TAE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 6 TAE, 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

How do I check the history of 6 TAE?

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What year was 6 TAE registered?

6 TAE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2010.

Is 6 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 TAE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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