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AK10 NSE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,296 mi
Last recorded65,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,744 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes wax-oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 59,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes wax-oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,112 miles

Slight damage to the windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,426 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 42,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,738 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,738 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,522 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 16,705 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 NSE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

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

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