2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · HM54 LEO
2010 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 40,521 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HM54 LEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 40,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HM54 LEO 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 (HM54 LEO) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
HM54 LEO Mileage History
- 15/11/202134,004 mi
- 29/11/202236,404 mi+2,400 mi
- 29/11/202338,409 mi+2,005 mi
- 03/12/202439,722 mi+1,313 mi
- 25/11/202540,521 mi+799 mi
Average of roughly 1,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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