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SM10 FKB

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,711 mi
Last recorded94,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,595 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 75,008 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs pitted/scored

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2021 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs pitted/scored

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,515 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 60,457 miles

All direction indicators not working INTERMITANT FAULT,POSSIBLE RELAY FAULT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT COMING OUT (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,378 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,741 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 FKB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM10 FKB, 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 FKB registered?

SM10 FKB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 2010.

Is SM10 FKB safe to buy?

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