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SM10 KSN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 KSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 75,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,227 miles

Front diff wetting oil from propshaft seal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside small body panels corroded with small hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock upper bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 74,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fuel tank leaking leak at entrance filler pipe, possible clip loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front diff wetting oil from propshaft seal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside small body panels corroded with small hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock upper bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear disc shield missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shocker bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight Oil leak from transmission from front diff seal.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 68,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission from front diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shocker bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,045 miles

Offside Front wiring harness loose in door check

Fail 27 Sep 2021 65,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiring harness loose in door check

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,302 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear side step loose but not likely to come off

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,551 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Rear lower shocker bush has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,557 miles

Body component slightly loose Rear ladder. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,597 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak From rear diff main pinion seal

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,127 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 20,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 5,501 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 KSN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SM10 KSN, 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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SM10 KSN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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