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AK10 VPG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 VPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,242 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose (turbo/manifold)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust heatshield slightly loose (turbo/manifold)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,043 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps No registration plate lamps working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,967 miles

Central Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 33,882 miles

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail flexi (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,156 miles

Both rear shock absorbers, lower rubber bushes are worn.

General underside corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight damage to belt webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 30,156 miles

Both rear shock absorbers, lower rubber bushes are worn.

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight damage to belt webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,148 miles

BOTH FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE SPLITTING

BOTH N/S/F AND O/S/F SWIVEL JOINTS ARE WEEPING GREASE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,227 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 24,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,449 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 VPG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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