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LR10 VHE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,253 mi
Last recorded56,253 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 VHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 56,253 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 56,253 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,498 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 43,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,467 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2017 24,640 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 24,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,477 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 17,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,472 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 VHE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

LR10 VHE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is LR10 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 VHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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