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CP10 NUX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP10 NUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,843 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 82,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,491 miles

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed making it difficult to inspect for corrosion on chassis and ridged brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,979 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,754 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,752 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,068 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front and rear diffs leaking oil

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,064 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

front and rear diffs leaking oil

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

steering arm shock absorber rubbers some wear

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,205 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2013 21,695 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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CP10 NUX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 CP10 NUX, 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 CP10 NUX registered?

CP10 NUX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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