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FP10 PTY

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,448 mi
Last recorded159,448 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 PTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,448 miles

several areas of chassis surface rusting

some play at off side and near side front wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2024 155,717 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 155,717 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod near side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 153,829 miles

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2023 149,832 miles

play at near side rear wheel

service brake efficiency requirements only just met

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 144,797 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 106,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight pull (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front bearing slight noise but not rough

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bearing slight noise but not rough

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 106,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight pull (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front bearing slight noise but not rough

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bearing slight noise but not rough

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock bush play

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

Offside Rear Upper shock bush play

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2017 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres have rippled sidewalls but not bulged or lumped.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 51,028 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,248 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 32,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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FP10 PTY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP10 PTY, 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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FP10 PTY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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