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M111 SCA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,080 mi
Last recorded81,080 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 SCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,080 miles

Nearside side step corroded .

Offside side step corroded .

Fail 30 Sep 2025 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear steering bar ,nearside track rod end worn . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering bar nearside track rod end worn (opposite end from drag link ). (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp goes out when stop lamps operated . (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember underside corroded and holed within 30cm of tow bar mounting point . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front driving lamp / spot lamp inoperative .

Nearside side step corroded .

Offside side step corroded .

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 76,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 52,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,315 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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M111 SCA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M111 SCA, 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 M111 SCA registered?

M111 SCA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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The MOT history for M111 SCA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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