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GK10 WLN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 WLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 49,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivle hub seal seapage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivle hub seal seapage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,148 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,527 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,378 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 31,378 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 25,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 23,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 18,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,019 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 18,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,682 miles

custmer says ABS light comes on but this was not seen at time of test.

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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GK10 WLN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK10 WLN, 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 GK10 WLN registered?

GK10 WLN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is GK10 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK10 WLN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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