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GL10 EPZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,730 mi
Last recorded105,730 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 EPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,095 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 102,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Fowling on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,357 miles

Damage to front bumper

Offside Front Damage to headlight light

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 89,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mud gaurd (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,708 miles

underside very muddy

Fail 23 Sep 2020 84,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underside very muddy

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,634 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,478 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,477 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lower shock bushes badly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 64,525 miles

nearside outer front door handle loose

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,164 miles

both rear tyres cut but not to cords

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 EPZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc 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 GL10 EPZ, 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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GL10 EPZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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