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VN10 XMT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 XMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,363 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 73,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,038 miles

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

Park brake requires adjustment or repair

Weak and intermittent operation of the horn

Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 72,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,105 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 65,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,409 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 61,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,758 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN10 XMT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMT, 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 VN10 XMT registered?

VN10 XMT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is VN10 XMT safe to buy?

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