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BG10 UCC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,749 mi
Last recorded39,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 UCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 39,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 37,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 32,119 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 32,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 25,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,070 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 23,066 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,747 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 2 May 2017 17,194 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 14,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,309 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 11,309 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2014 9,036 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 6,943 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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BG10 UCC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG10 UCC, 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 BG10 UCC registered?

BG10 UCC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is BG10 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG10 UCC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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