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VX10 DJZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,335 mi
Last recorded30,335 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX10 DJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 30,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 30,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 29,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,783 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 26,923 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 24,747 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat back face down on seat base (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear seat back face down on seat base (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,752 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint damp

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

Offside Front tractor joint damp

Offside Rear seat back rocks in catch but seems secure

unable to check rear rear seat belts due to boarding in rear

Fail 11 Sep 2018 22,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working not working when footbrake applied (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tractor joint damp

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

Offside Front tractor joint damp

Offside Rear seat back rocks in catch but seems secure

unable to check rear rear seat belts due to boarding in rear

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,306 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 20,306 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,035 miles

excess handbrake travel

front reg plate cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

excess handbrake travel

front reg plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 4,188 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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VX10 DJZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX10 DJZ, 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 VX10 DJZ registered?

VX10 DJZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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