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AV10 VMU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,138 mi
Last recorded16,138 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 VMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 16,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

slight rust on underside

Pass 12 Feb 2025 16,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r

slight rust on underside

Pass 7 Feb 2024 15,355 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,651 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 13,825 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 13,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 9,202 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 6,253 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 6,253 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 5,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 2,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 2,527 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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AV10 VMU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV10 VMU, 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 AV10 VMU registered?

AV10 VMU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is AV10 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 VMU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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