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W4 GSV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 GSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,181 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,409 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,059 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,978 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,054 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,485 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 57,485 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working wiring fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,597 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 43,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,568 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 May 2015 28,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,966 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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W4 GSV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W4 GSV, 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 W4 GSV registered?

W4 GSV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is W4 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 GSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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