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SK10 HSA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,330 mi
Last recorded115,330 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 HSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 115,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 103,867 miles

Underside undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,899 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,493 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,182 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp glass deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,766 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 47,403 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,967 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 30,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,537 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,535 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SK10 HSA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK10 HSA, 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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SK10 HSA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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