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FE10 HWT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,815 mi
Last recorded82,815 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,815 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 77,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil stain on front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil stain at swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 77,507 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil stain on front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil stain at swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff to prop shaft slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 72,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff to prop shaft slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,074 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre poor

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,055 miles

n/s number plate light inop

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE10 HWT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE10 HWT, 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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FE10 HWT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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