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FV10 UUZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,379 mi
Last recorded186,379 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 UUZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 186,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 182,227 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 182,223 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 3 May 2023 182,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 177,473 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 177,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 168,533 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 167,542 miles

Fuel pipe leaking from the filler neck to the tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,290 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 148,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror is slightly damaged (not affecting view to rear)

rear fog lamp lens has one of two screws missing (still secure)

slight damage to front number plate (not likely to be misread)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 112,847 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror is slightly damaged (not affecting view to rear)

o/s/f tyre has slightly low air pressure

rear fog lamp lens has one of two screws missing (still secure)

slight damage to front number plate (not likely to be misread)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,017 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,017 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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FV10 UUZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FV10 UUZ, 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 FV10 UUZ registered?

FV10 UUZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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