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LG10 DYV

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG10 DYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 132,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,111 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to view front and rear brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing suspension on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,419 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 97,417 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dip stick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play end of rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,853 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

all road springs corroded

both front seat belts slightly damaged

both rear tyres getting low

slight play nsf and osr and nsr wheel bearings

slight play rear prop shaft

Fail 12 Mar 2019 86,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

all road springs corroded

both front seat belts slightly damaged

both rear tyres getting low

slight play nsf and osr and nsr wheel bearings

slight play rear prop shaft

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,646 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front swivel joint seal as slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front swivel joint as slight leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from the transfer box

Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from the transfer box

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,593 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 DYV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DYV, 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 LG10 DYV registered?

LG10 DYV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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