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DG10 EFM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,554 mi
Last recorded33,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 EFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 33,554 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 32,878 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 32,600 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar stabilser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 32,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,935 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 29,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,072 miles

Headlamps have HID bulbs fitted .

Headlamps have no cleaning device fitted with HID bulbs.

Headlamps have no levelling device fitted with HID bulbs.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,974 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 23,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 19,328 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 19,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 16,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG10 EFM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG10 EFM, 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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What year was DG10 EFM registered?

DG10 EFM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2010.

Is DG10 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 EFM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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