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AK10 NKS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lower hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 89,511 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to deformed steering arm (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe feeding calliper fouling on lower spring mounting (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Rear steering arm deformed and fouling on steering arm guide (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe feeding flexible brake hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lower hinge worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,858 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 87,856 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front axle swivel joint leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2023 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside front axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,763 miles

Front Axle swivel joint seals leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 83,763 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Axle swivel joint seals leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 79,308 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking slightly

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "a" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 63,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,049 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 56,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front hub swivel joint leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front hub swivel joint leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,006 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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AK10 NKS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKS, 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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AK10 NKS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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