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DE10 WKV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 WKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front ns and os outrigger corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 82,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front ns and os outrigger corroded

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns f and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 80,559 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns f and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,069 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os strut turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 79,069 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os strut turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,887 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 77,776 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated from rear diff (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from rear diff (1.1.13 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ns and os swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os shock turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes worn both sides ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front and ns and os rear corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff to propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of fuel leak at top of tank area not dripping during test.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,198 miles

Wash/wipe and intermittent wipe not working

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 42,560 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper rubber torn

Pass 4 Jul 2015 42,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper rubber torn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,505 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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DE10 WKV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE10 WKV, 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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DE10 WKV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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