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A1 ESF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ESF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,946 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,468 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 62,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,073 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 55,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,900 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,021 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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A1 ESF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A1 ESF, 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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What year was A1 ESF registered?

A1 ESF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2010.

Is A1 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ESF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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