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SR06 RAD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,075 mi
Last recorded176,075 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 RAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 176,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 174,831 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 174,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 172,167 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 172,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 168,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,460 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 126,075 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck return pipes above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,259 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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SR06 RAD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SR06 RAD, 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 SR06 RAD registered?

SR06 RAD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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