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SG10 UCD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG10 UCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 103,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,906 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 95,904 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,296 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,295 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability axle tye bar bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p/s box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake poor performance

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has 2 small chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush tie bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has 2 small chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,538 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' three chips in screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' three chips in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,881 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 50,880 miles

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

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

nearside rear damage to panel lights mounted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,963 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,962 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 35,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 35,705 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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 UCD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

SG10 UCD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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