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CV10 LYF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,715 mi
Last recorded56,715 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 LYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,212 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 55,210 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play joint from the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,911 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,022 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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CV10 LYF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CV10 LYF, 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 CV10 LYF registered?

CV10 LYF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is CV10 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV10 LYF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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