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VE10 LKV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 LKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 105,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 97,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 LKV 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 92.3%.

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 LKV, 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 VE10 LKV?

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What year was VE10 LKV registered?

VE10 LKV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is VE10 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 LKV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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