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DG10 EHC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 78,573 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,514 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Rear (both)

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear (both)

Suspension component ball joint has slight play

Fail 31 May 2023 70,032 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Rear (both)

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear (both)

Suspension component ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 May 2022 65,465 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 59,164 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2020 59,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,864 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,898 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing seal has a slight weap

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 44,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 38,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 EHC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

DG10 EHC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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