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PK10 XAA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,283 mi
Last recorded21,283 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 XAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 21,283 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 21,283 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 21,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 21,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 21,263 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 21,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 21,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,551 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,666 miles

Both front swivel joints slightly leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,621 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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PK10 XAA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PK10 XAA, 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

How do I check the history of PK10 XAA?

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What year was PK10 XAA registered?

PK10 XAA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is PK10 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK10 XAA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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