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AU10 OVZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 OVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,307 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 60,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 54,553 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 50,868 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 50,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 41,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 41,105 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 41,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2017 40,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,916 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 32,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,864 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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AU10 OVZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 AU10 OVZ, 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 AU10 OVZ registered?

AU10 OVZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is AU10 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 OVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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