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SC03 SEB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,836 mi
Last recorded159,836 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 SEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 159,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 159,768 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 158,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 156,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 155,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 153,607 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 150,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,156 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,810 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,296 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,223 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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SC03 SEB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SC03 SEB, 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 SC03 SEB registered?

SC03 SEB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is SC03 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 SEB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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