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GJ10 VWO

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 VWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 55,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 55,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,300 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,706 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 42,706 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 35,982 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 35,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 29,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,038 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 VWO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

GJ10 VWO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is GJ10 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ10 VWO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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