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ST10 UPH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 UPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,762 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 67,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 64,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,801 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 60,801 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,730 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f onto flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassie pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,046 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear shock lower mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 51,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,497 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,132 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,279 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 39,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 39,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,804 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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ST10 UPH 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 78.9%.

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 ST10 UPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST10 UPH registered?

ST10 UPH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 2010.

Is ST10 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST10 UPH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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