CarVerify

Free Car Check

VDR 1

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,785 mi
Last recorded32,785 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 31,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,398 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 23,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 19,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 16,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 14,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 13,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 10,021 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VDR 1 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VDR 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDR 1?

You can check the full history of VDR 1 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VDR 1 registered?

VDR 1 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is VDR 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDR 1 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VDR 1 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VDR 1. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.