CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR10 CAB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,295 mi
Last recorded55,295 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 CAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,295 miles

surface corrosion over chassis and rear axle components - within MOT limits

Fail 1 May 2026 55,285 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion over chassis and rear axle components - within MOT limits

Pass 2 May 2025 53,354 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 53,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,845 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 45,303 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 44,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 44,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,972 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,554 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR10 CAB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR10 CAB, 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

How do I check the history of LR10 CAB?

You can check the full history of LR10 CAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR10 CAB registered?

LR10 CAB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is LR10 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 CAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR10 CAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR10 CAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.