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W6 DKW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,672 mi
Last recorded41,672 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 DKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 41,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,973 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 37,722 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 15,889 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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W6 DKW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W6 DKW, 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 W6 DKW registered?

W6 DKW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is W6 DKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 DKW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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