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BK10 RWF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 RWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,983 miles

Front n/s and o/s door handles insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 90,113 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 84,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,756 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 65,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,774 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,747 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,669 miles

n/s and o/s wiper blades split.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s wiper blades split.

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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BK10 RWF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 BK10 RWF, 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 BK10 RWF registered?

BK10 RWF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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