CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG10 MDZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 MDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,163 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 23,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 21,496 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,149 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 19,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,770 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 14,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 10,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 9,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 9,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG10 MDZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG10 MDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG10 MDZ?

You can check the full history of WG10 MDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG10 MDZ registered?

WG10 MDZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is WG10 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG10 MDZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG10 MDZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG10 MDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.