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D8 FDG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 FDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 29,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 28,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,817 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 25,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,730 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 20,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,532 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 13,442 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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D8 FDG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D8 FDG, 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 D8 FDG registered?

D8 FDG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is D8 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 FDG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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