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GV10 MLK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,036 mi
Last recorded13,036 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 MLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 11,875 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 11,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 11,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 11,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 11,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 11,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 10,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 10,007 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 10,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level brake light not working.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,347 miles

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Fail 11 Aug 2017 9,347 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 7,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 4,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 1,703 miles

Rear access step insecure.

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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GV10 MLK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV10 MLK, 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 GV10 MLK registered?

GV10 MLK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is GV10 MLK safe to buy?

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