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CU10 GXM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,481 mi
Last recorded48,481 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU10 GXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 48,481 miles

Body component insecure rear door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear " X " member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,339 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 47,338 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,618 miles

engine oil between low & high, engine breathing very heavy

mid exhaust flange & mounting bracket corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 45,611 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil between low & high, engine breathing very heavy

mid exhaust flange & mounting bracket corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,079 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted, unable to fully assess seatbelt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,741 miles

Offside front tractor housing leaking lubricant

Offside rear lower shock absorber bush has freeplay

Fail 11 Dec 2014 29,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside front tractor housing leaking lubricant

Offside rear lower shock absorber bush has freeplay

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,082 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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CU10 GXM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU10 GXM, 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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CU10 GXM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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