2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · ESK 221
2010 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 62,674 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ESK 221 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 62,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ESK 221 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Defender (ESK 221) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
ESK 221 Mileage History
- 30/08/202360,357 mi
- 06/09/202360,358 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/202461,095 mi+737 mi
- 23/09/202461,095 mi
- 17/09/202562,674 mi+1,579 mi
Average of roughly 1,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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