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H8 GGV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 122,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,930 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 114,930 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,389 miles

advised minor cracking on outside tyre wall ( offsside rear )

Fail 25 Sep 2020 112,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

advised minor cracking on outside tyre wall ( offsside rear )

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,827 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,758 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,467 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,467 miles

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

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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H8 GGV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H8 GGV, 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 H8 GGV registered?

H8 GGV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2010.

Is H8 GGV safe to buy?

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