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SJ10 TYV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 TYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,871 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 90,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bulb holder corroded (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,121 miles

Rear diff has a minor oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear diff has a minor oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,360 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,550 miles

Nearside seatbelt has slight damage to webbing

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 4 Dec 2018 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside seatbelt has slight damage to webbing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,269 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 72,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 57,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 57,128 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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SJ10 TYV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ10 TYV, 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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SJ10 TYV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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