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SA10 VSV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,483 mi
Last recorded35,483 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 VSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 35,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 34,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 30,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,113 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,625 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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SA10 VSV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 SA10 VSV, 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 SA10 VSV registered?

SA10 VSV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is SA10 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA10 VSV 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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