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A23 RJH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,405 mi
Last recorded30,405 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 30,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 29,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,723 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 19,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,391 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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A23 RJH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc 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 A23 RJH, 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 A23 RJH?

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What year was A23 RJH registered?

A23 RJH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is A23 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 RJH 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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