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PK10 SGU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK10 SGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 68,241 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,687 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 65,687 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 62,773 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 59,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front diff leaking

Central Rear diff leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,088 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 55,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,713 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 50,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 46,608 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 42,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,432 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,298 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,331 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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PK10 SGU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK10 SGU, 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 PK10 SGU registered?

PK10 SGU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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