2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · BV10 WPF
2010 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 41,182 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV10 WPF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 41,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV10 WPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Defender (BV10 WPF) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BV10 WPF Mileage History
- 08/04/202232,428 mi
- 31/03/202335,914 mi+3,486 mi
- 02/04/202438,917 mi+3,003 mi
- 09/09/202541,182 mi+2,265 mi
Average of roughly 2,558 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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