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GJ10 UVA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 UVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,732 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 82,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,220 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 79,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,347 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 76,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,951 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,983 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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GJ10 UVA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GJ10 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

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What year was GJ10 UVA registered?

GJ10 UVA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is GJ10 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ10 UVA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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