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DL10 VMP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,906 mi
Last recorded133,906 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 VMP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 133,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,184 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 120,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 110,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,700 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 102,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush excessive play (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush excessive play (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,025 miles

rear shockers bushes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,757 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 42,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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DL10 VMP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc 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 DL10 VMP, 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 DL10 VMP registered?

DL10 VMP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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