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AK10 VRW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 VRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 88,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,809 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,440 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle main tie bar bushes (3 bolt on chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,138 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,986 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,156 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 VRW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK10 VRW registered?

AK10 VRW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is AK10 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK10 VRW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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