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LV10 DEB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,419 mi
Last recorded45,419 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 DEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,400 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,595 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 41,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when position lights are off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when position lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,115 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,738 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to check underside /brake pipes fully due to thick underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2020 35,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to check underside /brake pipes fully due to thick underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,880 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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LV10 DEB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV10 DEB, 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 LV10 DEB registered?

LV10 DEB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is LV10 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV10 DEB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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