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CU10 JVM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,291 mi
Last recorded126,291 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,291 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 126,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,739 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,754 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,369 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,369 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,104 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,104 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,712 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,977 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,281 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,682 miles

Central brake lamp inoperative

Front tractor joints damp

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,682 miles

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

Central brake lamp inoperative

Front tractor joints damp

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 22,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,574 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 18,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JVM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVM, 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 CU10 JVM registered?

CU10 JVM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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