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RK10 ZSL

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,293 mi
Last recorded42,293 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 ZSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,293 miles

both front swivel joints weaping oil

general corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Apr 2026 42,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front swivel joints weaping oil

general corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front swivel joints weeping oil

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,734 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smeary , advise renewing ASAP

Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,724 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel ball seal weeping

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank damp but obviously leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front triangle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 30,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,166 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2013 14,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RK10 ZSL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK10 ZSL, 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 RK10 ZSL registered?

RK10 ZSL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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