CarVerify

Free Car Check

6 HAM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

Registration6 HAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,008 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle support arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot starting to crack (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,492 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 May 2016 47,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 47,492 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 47,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 42,468 miles

front registration plate damaged but character(s)not likley to be misread

Pass 27 May 2014 37,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 33,175 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
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

6 HAM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 6 HAM, 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 6 HAM?

You can check the full history of 6 HAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 6 HAM registered?

6 HAM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is 6 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 HAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 HAM 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 6 HAM. 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.