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M20 SLY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,705 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 90,439 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,171 miles

Spare tyre defective Cut ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,469 miles

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

Offside Front Swivel hub slight leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 59,012 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 59,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,526 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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M20 SLY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M20 SLY, 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 M20 SLY registered?

M20 SLY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is M20 SLY safe to buy?

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