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MS10 DEF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,747 mi
Last recorded91,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS10 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear hub leak

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 90,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball-joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer axle seal leaking

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

steering box lower joint slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,823 miles

Chip in zone A of windscreen less than 10mm

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,717 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi joint slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 66,743 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,087 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak front hub seals

Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,086 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak front hub seals

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 50,887 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,970 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,718 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,745 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MS10 DEF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MS10 DEF, 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 MS10 DEF registered?

MS10 DEF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is MS10 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS10 DEF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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