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VVR 10

1958 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Defender48,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVR 10
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,741 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,107 miles

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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VVR 10 is a 1958 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 48,853 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 VVR 10, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVR 10 registered?

VVR 10 is a 1958 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1958.

Is VVR 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVR 10 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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