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VE10 FNO

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,142 mi
Last recorded34,142 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 FNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 34,142 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight weap of oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 32,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 29,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,730 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 29,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 29,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 28,145 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 26,588 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,754 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,363 miles

transfer box has light oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 8,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

transfer box has light oil leak

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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VE10 FNO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE10 FNO, 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

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What year was VE10 FNO registered?

VE10 FNO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2010.

Is VE10 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 FNO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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