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FJ10 VOP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,040 mi
Last recorded51,040 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

RegistrationFJ10 VOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,503 miles

all tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 42,151 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,812 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 38,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,207 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,207 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,447 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 24,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,423 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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FJ10 VOP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ10 VOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ10 VOP registered?

FJ10 VOP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is FJ10 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ10 VOP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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