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FE10 OGX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 OGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 81,772 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,930 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,784 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 68,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering swivel joint list misting of oil

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 46,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,478 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 34,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,703 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,459 miles

All tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2013 20,459 miles

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

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

All tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OGX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OGX, 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 FE10 OGX registered?

FE10 OGX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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