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A1 LBY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,980 mi
Last recorded81,980 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,980 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 81,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 70,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 68,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,719 miles

rear seatbelts not checked due to dog cage fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,786 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,962 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 LBY 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 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 A1 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

A1 LBY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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