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AK10 ZCF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,348 mi
Last recorded73,348 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 ZCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 73,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember above main exhaust box (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine area

Offside Front brake pipe fouling spring

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 66,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 24,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,198 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 ZCF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

AK10 ZCF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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