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MK10 CVM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 CVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,391 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 100,391 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,110 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around transfer box / gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,041 miles

Gear oil leak

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 50,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,437 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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MK10 CVM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MK10 CVM, 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 MK10 CVM registered?

MK10 CVM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is MK10 CVM safe to buy?

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