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DU10 OBK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,855 mi
Last recorded56,855 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 OBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 56,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,092 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 39,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front mud flap missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush triangular bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush triangular bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe and rear axle pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front mud flap missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,561 miles

o/s front seatbelt damaged caught in door

Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front seatbelt damaged caught in door

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,189 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 OBK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 DU10 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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