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WF10 FNW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF10 FNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 143,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front hub seals damp

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,143 miles

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 119,139 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,145 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 107,145 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,906 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,026 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,023 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,904 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 FNW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF10 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

WF10 FNW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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