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SL10 FCV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 FCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 86,266 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,117 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slightly worn

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,800 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 64,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,222 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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SL10 FCV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL10 FCV, 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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SL10 FCV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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