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DV10 XEJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,204 mi
Last recorded55,204 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 55,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front hub/swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside side step corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 48,562 miles

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

Offside Front hub swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,189 miles

Offside Front tractor joint damp

crack in screen

wear to offside rear and nearside shocker bottom bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Surface corrosion on rear bumper

Fail 18 Aug 2022 40,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Surface corrosion on rear bumper

Fail 2 Aug 2022 40,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,486 miles

Exhaust flange corroded

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides, slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

O/s/front swivel housing slight misting of greese

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 32,118 miles

Offside Front knuckle/hub swivel seal leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 32,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front knuckle/hub swivel seal leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 30,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 27,108 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 27,108 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,267 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 20,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light n/w

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,016 miles

high level brake light n/w

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,362 miles

o/s/f hub swivel joint leaking

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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DV10 XEJ 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 DV10 XEJ, 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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DV10 XEJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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