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FL10 DTN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 DTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,496 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,911 miles

fuel cap locked unable to check seal

slight oil leaks from both swivel housing seals but not affecting brakes

Fail 3 Jan 2025 80,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap locked unable to check seal

slight oil leaks from both swivel housing seals but not affecting brakes

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,990 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 79,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,921 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 79,921 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,793 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,793 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,191 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,191 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 73,040 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 69,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,903 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL10 DTN 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 FL10 DTN, 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 FL10 DTN registered?

FL10 DTN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is FL10 DTN safe to buy?

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