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RV10 MWA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 MWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 68,879 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 68,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 67,488 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 67,487 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 65,405 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 65,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 63,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,925 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 17,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,925 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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RV10 MWA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV10 MWA, 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 RV10 MWA registered?

RV10 MWA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2010.

Is RV10 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV10 MWA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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