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768 EMC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration768 EMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 137,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 9mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil sump pan corroding

in-car headlight adjusters not working

Pass 23 Dec 2020 137,629 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads good, approx. 9mm thick

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

in-car headlight adjusters not working

slight engine oil leak - sump pan corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2019 136,577 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight transfer box oil leak

surface corrosion to engine sump pan

Front brake discs lipped, 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, 9mm approx.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

towbar electrical socket bracket partially corroded through

Pass 27 Dec 2018 133,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 133,147 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 130,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak heavy leak on transfer box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 130,466 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak heavy leak on transfer box ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both have slight play (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,281 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 121,281 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 88,005 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres tread has worn stepped

Pass 12 Nov 2013

all four tyres tread has worn stepped

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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768 EMC 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 66.7%.

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 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 768 EMC, 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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768 EMC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 2010.

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