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VN10 AVY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 AVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer hub leaking oil

Offside Front Inner hub has a fliud leak

Offside Front Outer hub leaking oil

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,234 miles

Offside Front Inner signs of a fluid leak around the hub

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,698 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,623 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,772 miles

oil leak from n/s/f tractor joint

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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VN10 AVY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN10 AVY, 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 VN10 AVY registered?

VN10 AVY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is VN10 AVY safe to buy?

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