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GF10 VHL

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,740 mi
Last recorded79,740 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 VHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,740 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 79,740 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,290 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 77,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,328 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 43,222 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,545 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 May 2018 39,929 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2018 39,917 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2017 37,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2017 37,750 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2016 32,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,004 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,402 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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GF10 VHL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF10 VHL, 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 GF10 VHL registered?

GF10 VHL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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