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DV10 XYR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,229 mi
Last recorded40,229 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 XYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,229 miles

Front axle sphere seals leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 33,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 31,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 24,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 8,717 miles

nearside rear (lower) shocker bush-rubber not sitting correctly but not resulting in any movement

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 XYR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV10 XYR, 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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What year was DV10 XYR registered?

DV10 XYR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is DV10 XYR safe to buy?

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