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PE10 DFX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,868 miles

both rear lower shock mounts worn allowing slight movement

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

small leak in mid exhaust flange

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,032 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Nearside Rear has slight play

Offside Front play in bearing

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,333 miles

Offside Front slight movement in hub/bearing

front tyres worn and perished

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on rear panel

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,682 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front tyres perished between tread

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,652 miles

several brake pipes slightly corroded

some surface corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, rear end corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, ends to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 51,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,818 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,257 miles

Offside Front 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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PE10 DFX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PE10 DFX, 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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PE10 DFX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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