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L90 SGE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 SGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear exhaust joint rusty

both front tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Nov 2025 76,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust joint rusty

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 73,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,840 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 71,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 61,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,656 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,353 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 33,353 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,891 miles

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

wiper parking mechanism faulty

Fail 27 Feb 2014 26,271 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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L90 SGE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L90 SGE, 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 L90 SGE registered?

L90 SGE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2010.

Is L90 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 SGE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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