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WJ10 VLG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,671 mi
Last recorded60,671 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 VLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 60,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,085 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 59,085 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,123 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 58,123 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,798 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread pattern

Fail 5 Mar 2021 55,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracking on sidewalls and in tread pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,383 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,394 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal retaining ring corroded and partially missing

Rear diff flange seal leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 47,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,860 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 44,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,533 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WJ10 VLG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJ10 VLG, 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 WJ10 VLG registered?

WJ10 VLG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is WJ10 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ10 VLG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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