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S26 GBG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,356 mi
Last recorded60,356 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 GBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 60,356 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 9,049 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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S26 GBG 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 100%.

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 S26 GBG, 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 S26 GBG registered?

S26 GBG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2010.

Is S26 GBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 GBG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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