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LG10 DXV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,029 mi
Last recorded43,029 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 DXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,029 miles

Offside Front steering axle ball seal damp

Fail 17 Sep 2025 43,027 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

offside front axle steering ball seal weeping

Pass 16 Jul 2024 42,830 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,911 miles

fuel tank breather cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2022 41,911 miles

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

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

fuel tank breather cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,936 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 35,936 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,655 miles

driveshaft seals weeping(front)

Pass 6 May 2016 33,042 miles

driveshaft seals weeping

Pass 7 May 2015 31,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,805 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 24,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,680 miles

o/s/f driveshaft seal weeping

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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LG10 DXV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 LG10 DXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG10 DXV registered?

LG10 DXV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is LG10 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG10 DXV 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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