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DFZ 1

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 104,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,283 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 85,283 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,586 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 78,586 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,420 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,549 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,962 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,645 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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DFZ 1 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 DFZ 1, 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 DFZ 1 registered?

DFZ 1 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is DFZ 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 1 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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