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VU10 ODC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,064 mi
Last recorded145,064 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 ODC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 145,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 132,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 121,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,162 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,817 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2016 62,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,346 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 23,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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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VU10 ODC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU10 ODC, 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 VU10 ODC?

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What year was VU10 ODC registered?

VU10 ODC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is VU10 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU10 ODC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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