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GL10 EPV

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,466 mi
Last recorded210,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 EPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 210,466 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 210,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear above chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 206,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (o/s above chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 206,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (o/s above chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 193,951 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 177,473 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 177,472 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 160,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 111,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 111,833 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,483 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,011 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,953 miles

advise split on n/s front tyre not down to cords

advise very slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

adviseslight play in n/s and o/s front hockey sticks front bushes

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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GL10 EPV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL10 EPV, 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 GL10 EPV registered?

GL10 EPV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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