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UP04 MUD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP04 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,222 miles

Centre stop lamp faulty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 84,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,346 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 79,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,433 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,433 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 71,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 69,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 64,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 59,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,192 miles

nsf swivel joint slighty greasy

osf swivel joint slighty greasy

Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf swivel joint slighty greasy

osf swivel joint slighty greasy

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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UP04 MUD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UP04 MUD, 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 UP04 MUD registered?

UP04 MUD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2010.

Is UP04 MUD safe to buy?

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