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WF10 DEF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF10 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 73,372 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 73,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear row seat, unable to fully check seat belt operation due to fault with seat (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Incomplete welding repair on rear crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box not properly attached Mounting bolts for steering box too short (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,112 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly uneven tyre tread wear to edges of all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 70,112 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember has corrosion hole (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly uneven tyre tread wear to edges of all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from blocking view through screen ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row seat ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember visibly rusting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres have slightly uneven tyre tread wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 65,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake not working (1.1.6 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint at steering box worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from blocking view through screen ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row seat ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers, lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember visibly rusting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres have slightly uneven tyre tread wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all tyres tread wear uneven inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,476 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion appearing to rear cross member

Fail 25 Jan 2022 55,469 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion appearing to rear cross member

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,193 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,444 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,216 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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WF10 DEF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF10 DEF, 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 WF10 DEF registered?

WF10 DEF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2010.

Is WF10 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF10 DEF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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