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S8 XHA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,759 mi
Last recorded62,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 XHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 62,759 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,187 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 61,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,538 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 60,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,007 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,484 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,297 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S8 XHA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S8 XHA, 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 S8 XHA registered?

S8 XHA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is S8 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 XHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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