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LD10 LXW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,203 mi
Last recorded146,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 LXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 146,203 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 146,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear lines (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 140,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,516 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 135,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,707 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,513 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 102,813 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,936 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 89,936 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 May 2015 81,609 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 75,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes worn

Fail 6 May 2014 75,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shockabsorber lower bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,729 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LD10 LXW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 LD10 LXW, 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 LD10 LXW registered?

LD10 LXW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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