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SA10 XHM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,887 mi
Last recorded102,887 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 XHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 102,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,442 miles

Offside Front brake pipe into hose has corrosion

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking

gearbox is leaking oil

wipers dont park correctly

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,442 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe into hose has corrosion

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel hub seals are leaking

gearbox is leaking oil

header tank cap is missing

header tank cap is missing

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,957 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel joints have slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 57,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,351 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 39,679 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XHM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA10 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

SA10 XHM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is SA10 XHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA10 XHM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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