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MF10 XZV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,089 mi
Last recorded97,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 XZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,651 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 95,648 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,160 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 94,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,873 miles

Central Rear High level stop lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2018 57,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,587 miles

centre brake light not /not sure if unit wired in

small marks in front screen

Pass 12 May 2016 39,703 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working /not sure if unit wired in

Pass 11 May 2015 37,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,319 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 29,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MF10 XZV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 MF10 XZV, 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

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What year was MF10 XZV registered?

MF10 XZV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is MF10 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF10 XZV 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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