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SM10 BYB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 BYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,082 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 92,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie at anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,959 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,472 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,377 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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SM10 BYB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM10 BYB, 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 SM10 BYB registered?

SM10 BYB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is SM10 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 BYB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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