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MK10 NZF

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,028 mi
Last recorded90,028 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 NZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,028 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 89,967 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,767 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 88,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,935 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,479 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust back box free floating hitting body and spray suppression (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,292 miles

misting of oil around tranfer box / transmission brake area's

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

misting of oil around transfer box / transmission brake area's

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,575 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NZF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZF, 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 MK10 NZF registered?

MK10 NZF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 2010.

Is MK10 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK10 NZF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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