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DX10 LDV

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX10 LDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,260 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar near mirror mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 103,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar near mirror mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 103,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,346 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,348 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,637 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,380 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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DX10 LDV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DX10 LDV, 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 DX10 LDV registered?

DX10 LDV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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