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CV10 UDO

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,021 mi
Last recorded87,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 UDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,139 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 86,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,699 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,770 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,840 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper axle ball joint slight play/lift

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spanner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,839 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spanner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash possible handbrake switch fault

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,310 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,707 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded DOWN TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 55,695 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,221 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 UDO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc 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 CV10 UDO, 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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CV10 UDO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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