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RE10 ACZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,379 mi
Last recorded72,379 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 ACZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 72,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 66,629 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

slight weep from the rear diff seal and the o/s swivel joint

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,669 miles

rear cross member slightly corroded

slight weep from the o/s front swivel housing seal and the rear prop into diff seal

Pass 23 May 2023 61,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,803 miles

nail in the n/s front tyre

slight imbalance on the front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2021 57,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,192 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 55,192 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,040 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,374 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 28,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush tighten bolt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 18,516 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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RE10 ACZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE10 ACZ, 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 RE10 ACZ registered?

RE10 ACZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is RE10 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE10 ACZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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