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E10 CVS

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,519 mi
Last recorded37,519 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 CVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 37,519 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 82,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,660 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,195 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 28,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,669 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member by towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

rear seats in stored position

Fail 12 Dec 2023 71,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative reg after 1/9/2009 (4.6.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended reverse not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member by towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

rear seats in stored position

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 61,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,960 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,340 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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E10 CVS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E10 CVS, 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 E10 CVS registered?

E10 CVS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2010.

Is E10 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 CVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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