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MX10 VUS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,912 mi
Last recorded57,912 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX10 VUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 57,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,368 miles

Brake fluid dark

Front brake discs inner surface corroded

Front brake pads rattling

Offside brake pipe corroded

Rear diff seal leaking fluid

Fail 10 Aug 2022 43,367 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid dark

Front brake discs inner surface corroded

Front brake pads rattling

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside brake pipe corroded

Rear diff seal leaking fluid

Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 40,182 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,094 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,567 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 36,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,598 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,676 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,912 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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MX10 VUS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX10 VUS, 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 MX10 VUS registered?

MX10 VUS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is MX10 VUS safe to buy?

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