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A5 KSP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 123,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,579 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,033 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 101,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 90,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,707 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 KSP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A5 KSP, 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

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What year was A5 KSP registered?

A5 KSP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is A5 KSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 KSP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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