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VA10 FXS

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,168 mi
Last recorded123,168 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 FXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,943 miles

front diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,858 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,858 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,637 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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VA10 FXS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA10 FXS, 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 VA10 FXS registered?

VA10 FXS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is VA10 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA10 FXS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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