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SP10 XMZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 XMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,448 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 108,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 101,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm Ball Joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,344 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm Ball Joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 95,213 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,173 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 88,173 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 83,540 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 83,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,255 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,665 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,096 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,531 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,435 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,573 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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SP10 XMZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP10 XMZ, 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 SP10 XMZ registered?

SP10 XMZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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The MOT history for SP10 XMZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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