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SL10 LHM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 LHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,845 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 113,202 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 108,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 101,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,650 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 67,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,739 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,542 miles

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

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 LHM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHM, 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 SL10 LHM registered?

SL10 LHM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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