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FY10 CNZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 CNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,986 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 97,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,571 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded/lipped/worn

both rear tyre side walls perished

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2021 85,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 85,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,909 miles

Nearside Front Very slight damage to seat belt

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,441 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,278 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2013 24,112 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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FY10 CNZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY10 CNZ, 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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FY10 CNZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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