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2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 WBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,164 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 128,138 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn cross bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,365 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2024 123,284 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,972 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,990 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PROPSHAFT HANDBRAKE NOT TESTED DUE TO PROSHAFT RETAINING BOLTS BEING LOOSE

WIPER PARK POSITION FAULTY

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,799 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 109,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,449 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,436 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,413 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened prop shaft bolts loose (3.5.1e)

Brake performance not tested parking brake not tested due to propshaft bolts being loose (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking unit leaking in middle (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread ( no cord showing)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light is on

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,092 miles

Additional braking device contacts insecure prop shaft nuts are loose (3.6.I.1)

Brake performance not tested parking brake not tested due to prop shaft nuts being loose (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread ( no cord showing)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,838 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working and part of light unit is missing (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,395 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,395 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,784 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,825 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 WBD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FY10 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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