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GU10 DOG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,955 mi
Last recorded3,955 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 3,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 3,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 2,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 1,275 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Dec 2018

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,350 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 26,810 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,810 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 DOG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DOG, 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 GU10 DOG registered?

GU10 DOG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is GU10 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU10 DOG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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