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VK10 GXE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 GXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front seal of rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front oil seal of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front oil seal of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff front oil seal slight leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,696 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Rear diff front oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,016 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,550 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 31,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front axle tyres getting low and cracking of tread visible

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,657 miles

front axle tyres getting low and cracking of tread visible

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,349 miles

rear axle tread getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,661 miles

soiled underside

Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,417 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,417 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 GXE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GXE, 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 VK10 GXE registered?

VK10 GXE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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The MOT history for VK10 GXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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