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V21 DOO

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,779 mi
Last recorded103,779 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 DOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,779 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 99,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,865 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 92,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,393 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 86,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,710 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 83,710 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,871 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,584 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 43,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 36,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,810 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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V21 DOO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V21 DOO, 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 V21 DOO registered?

V21 DOO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2010.

Is V21 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 DOO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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