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LO10 FHB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,180 mi
Last recorded63,180 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 FHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 63,180 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (A) frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 60,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats both ()

Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats both ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front discs slight lipping inner face

rear axle corroding

rec!! rear service brake overhaul

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,447 miles

DAMP / FUEL O/S/R POSS OVERFILL REQUIRE INVESTIGATION

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

Fail 24 Jul 2019 48,447 miles

DAMP / FUEL O/S/R POSS OVERFILL REQUIRE INVESTIGATION

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 48,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 46,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,131 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 38,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 30,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,381 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 24,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 18,374 miles

management light on

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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LO10 FHB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LO10 FHB, 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 LO10 FHB registered?

LO10 FHB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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