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OE10 HCX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE10 HCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 111,906 miles

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rubber gaiter on steering box drop arm deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,480 miles

Under Body Wax Oiled

Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,708 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,783 miles

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

Rear Lower Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member both sides of tow ball (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

intermittent fault ABS lamp

slight oil leak transmision

Fail 21 Jul 2018 70,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak transmision

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,448 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 32,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak at transfer box

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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OE10 HCX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 OE10 HCX, 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 OE10 HCX registered?

OE10 HCX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is OE10 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE10 HCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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