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AK10 BVG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,488 mi
Last recorded35,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 BVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 35,488 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,993 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,239 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 32,591 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 26,281 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 23,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 18,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 14,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 12,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,728 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 8,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 8,022 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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AK10 BVG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK10 BVG, 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.

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What year was AK10 BVG registered?

AK10 BVG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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