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SM10 YXA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 YXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,808 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Rear chassis corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 85,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,913 miles

Vehicle under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,260 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,494 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,745 miles

front seatbelts slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,349 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 31,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,349 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f headlamp cracked

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 YXA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc 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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

SM10 YXA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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