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SG10 FFV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,632 mi
Last recorded108,632 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 FFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,632 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rears cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 102,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 102,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 101,043 miles

Both front swivel pots have slight seepage

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside and components heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2022 97,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 92,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play sphere (4 wheel drive front hub) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front stabiliser bar rubber slightly perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play sphere (4 wheel drive front hub) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all under body painted is under seal

Pass 20 May 2020 88,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 83,114 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on hub (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 80,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,042 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,687 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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SG10 FFV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG10 FFV, 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 SG10 FFV registered?

SG10 FFV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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