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CP10 XCZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,818 mi
Last recorded83,818 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP10 XCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 83,818 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 81,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,931 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,420 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 74,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,686 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 47,686 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 XCZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCZ, 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 CP10 XCZ registered?

CP10 XCZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is CP10 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP10 XCZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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