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F5 SWM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,843 mi
Last recorded43,843 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 43,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 40,807 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 40,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 39,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,182 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 36,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 32,553 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,450 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,762 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 16,809 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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F5 SWM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F5 SWM, 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 F5 SWM registered?

F5 SWM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 2010.

Is F5 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 SWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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