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A7 EDV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 66,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 66,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 64,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 64,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,941 miles

General surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 61,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,343 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,343 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 53,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 49,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 22,741 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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A7 EDV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A7 EDV, 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 A7 EDV registered?

A7 EDV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is A7 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 EDV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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