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FV10 UVA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 UVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 80,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,573 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,549 miles

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

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

reverse light condition

Fail 10 Nov 2023 78,549 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

reverse light condition

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,014 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,608 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,489 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,470 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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FV10 UVA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV10 UVA, 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

How do I check the history of FV10 UVA?

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What year was FV10 UVA registered?

FV10 UVA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 2010.

Is FV10 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 UVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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