2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · M1 LOB
2010 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 85,397 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M1 LOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 85,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M1 LOB 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 (M1 LOB) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
M1 LOB Mileage History
- 24/04/202475,502 mi
- 19/07/202475,640 mi+138 mi
- 14/07/202581,772 mi+6,132 mi
- 14/07/202581,772 mi
- 28/07/202685,397 mi+3,625 mi
Average of roughly 4,382 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: Good
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