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WR10 VVK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 VVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 92,107 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 92,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres distorted

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

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

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

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

Tyre size 235/85x16

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2025 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front and both rear tyres distorted

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre size 235/85x16

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,432 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2023 78,965 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 73,960 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 70,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 70,751 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 66,846 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,989 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,555 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,731 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 42,731 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

fuel tank damp.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,362 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,362 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 23,547 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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WR10 VVK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR10 VVK, 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 WR10 VVK registered?

WR10 VVK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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