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WJ10 VLN

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,429 mi
Last recorded173,429 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 VLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 173,429 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 173,416 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 171,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 171,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 156,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,567 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 129,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,382 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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WJ10 VLN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLN, 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

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What year was WJ10 VLN registered?

WJ10 VLN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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