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LR10 DFR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,828 mi
Last recorded39,828 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 DFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 39,828 miles

both front hubs damp

Fail 27 Sep 2025 39,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both front hubs damp

Pass 25 Oct 2024 37,995 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 37,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 36,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 34,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,132 miles

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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LR10 DFR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DFR, 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 LR10 DFR registered?

LR10 DFR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is LR10 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 DFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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