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HG10 UWK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,442 mi
Last recorded69,442 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 UWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak engine not excessive

Fail 8 Jul 2024 61,487 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak engine not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,297 miles

Central Rear stop light inop.

Engine cover and under trays fitted---

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 45,895 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 34,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,343 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 28,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,161 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 15,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 11,812 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,059 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 7,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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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HG10 UWK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG10 UWK, 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 HG10 UWK registered?

HG10 UWK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is HG10 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG10 UWK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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