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A9 CGJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,235 mi
Last recorded40,235 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 38,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 33,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,760 miles

Handbrake high but still has reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,705 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,411 miles

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2018 26,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front mud flap insecure

Nearside Front swivel axle leaking grease on to the wheel

Offside Front swivel axle leaking grease

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 24,946 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,264 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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A9 CGJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 CGJ, 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 A9 CGJ registered?

A9 CGJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is A9 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 CGJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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