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DV10 XEP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 145,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight leak from both front swivel seals

Pass 23 Jan 2025 141,203 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 141,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring plates corroded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bushs (5.3.2 (c))

both front hub seals damp

Pass 6 Feb 2023 132,236 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 132,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 126,052 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Fail 31 Jan 2022 126,052 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 119,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,050 miles

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

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 24 Jan 2020 114,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,488 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 107,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,589 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 99,588 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,069 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,827 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,451 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,546 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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 XEP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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