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FM10 UPK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,599 mi
Last recorded184,599 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 UPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,599 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 164,820 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 164,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 126,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 126,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 74,093 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 74,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 71,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2017 70,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 69,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,705 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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FM10 UPK 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 76.5%.

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 FM10 UPK, 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 FM10 UPK registered?

FM10 UPK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is FM10 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 UPK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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