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PF10 PVZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 PVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 42,099 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense broken (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of rear diff joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense broken (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of rear diff joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 39,995 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 39,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 37,353 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 37,353 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 34,687 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 31,713 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded and wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,387 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmembre (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmembre (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 30,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Door (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,670 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 29,667 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,637 miles

FRONT DIFF HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,007 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,404 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,384 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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PF10 PVZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PF10 PVZ, 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 PF10 PVZ registered?

PF10 PVZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 2010.

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