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DU10 GBX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,190 mi
Last recorded177,190 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 GBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 177,190 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bulkhead corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 170,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front prop is missing some bolts/nuts

Nearside Headlamp at it's highest possible level.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to the bulkhead.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 170,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front prop is missing some bolts/nuts

Nearside Headlamp at it's highest possible level.

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Drag link (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to the bulkhead.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 164,120 miles

Front prop bolts are loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Swivel housing, seal retaining plate corroded. Offside

all steering boots are split.

Fail 21 Jul 2023 164,102 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

All Steering ball joint boots are split

Front prop, rear UJ is missing a nut.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi and from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Swivel housing, seal retaining plate corroded. Offside

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 159,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes that go the flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pitman arm ball joint has slight play

Propshaft UJ's have play

Rear cross member slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2021 156,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 150,154 miles

rear cross member starting to show sings of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 143,063 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 143,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 131,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering drop arm ball joint has wear

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,139 miles

ENGINE MANGEMENT LIGHT ON

MISTING OF OIL ON STEERING DROP ARM

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,245 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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DU10 GBX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU10 GBX, 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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DU10 GBX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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