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VK10 FJA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 FJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,664 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle and rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,674 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,551 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,468 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 29,480 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,447 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 21,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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VK10 FJA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 VK10 FJA, 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 VK10 FJA registered?

VK10 FJA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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