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FH10 CVG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,651 mi
Last recorded82,651 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 CVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,651 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,651 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative LED unit (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,964 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,661 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels/Tyres ()

Fail 15 Nov 2023 73,595 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels/Tyres ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,169 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 51,413 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 51,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 50,697 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,883 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,247 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 30,087 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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FH10 CVG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FH10 CVG, 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 FH10 CVG registered?

FH10 CVG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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