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FL10 NSZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,614 mi
Last recorded175,614 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 NSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 175,614 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 167,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 155,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,063 miles

Nearside Door mirror loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 136,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Door mirror loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 101,086 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,810 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,762 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,361 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

rear tail pipe clamp rotting away

Pass 8 May 2013 40,554 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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FL10 NSZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL10 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

FL10 NSZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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