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UVA 1N

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,814 mi
Last recorded78,814 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVA 1N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside swivel seal leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2024 75,424 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 75,414 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colours (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear - advise changing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 66,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush of the Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Split in rear silencer

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,874 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 43,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 21,464 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 13,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 13,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2013 7,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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UVA 1N is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVA 1N, 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 UVA 1N registered?

UVA 1N is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2010.

Is UVA 1N safe to buy?

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