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GU10 AOV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 AOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 75,066 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,554 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing note original tyres dated 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,961 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 44,961 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,988 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 41,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking top breather area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 34,885 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 28,714 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,171 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 22,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,099 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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GU10 AOV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU10 AOV, 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 GU10 AOV registered?

GU10 AOV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is GU10 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU10 AOV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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