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V1 GWC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 GWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 94,673 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis repair panel covered with sealer joining with old chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 94,673 miles

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis repair panel covered with sealer joining with old chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 94,640 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body panels holed / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body panels holed / corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides front discs inner surfaces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides front tyres perished/ deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides rear tyres perished/ deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both front pipes below radiator corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 92,758 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,745 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 86,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,621 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,504 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres getting low in center

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres getting low in center

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,571 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,767 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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V1 GWC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 V1 GWC, 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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V1 GWC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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