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SG10 UBU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 UBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 140,807 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 140,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced VERY REAR SEATBELT ANCHOR POINTS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SWIVEL WEEPING,SEAL RETAINER BROKEN (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SEAL LEAKING ,RETAINER CORRODED AWAY (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 138,120 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,566 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,566 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,532 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 115,532 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury access step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,912 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UBU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SG10 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

SG10 UBU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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