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GV10 OUK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 OUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 139,806 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,710 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 130,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,253 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 107,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,355 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,898 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,902 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 92,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,411 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,597 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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GV10 OUK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GV10 OUK, 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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GV10 OUK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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