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FV10 UVC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 UVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 83,581 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat damaged

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 83,581 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,122 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 79,998 miles

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

Nearside Front corner of wing damaged but not considered sharp

Offside Front bumper support bracket holed

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting slight corrosion to rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,924 miles

Nearside headlight lens cracked but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in tread ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 75,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight lens cracked but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in tread ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 40,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,289 miles

hand brake drum loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,131 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

FV10 UVC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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The MOT history for FV10 UVC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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