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SV10 ULF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,871 mi
Last recorded117,871 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ULF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,871 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Minor damage to windscreen at Offside Upper section (small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from front diff pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,945 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust centre section flange corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section exhaust hangar detached, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail section flange corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion to body, chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Minor damage to windscreen at Offside Upper section (small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from Offside Front swivel pot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 103,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount at rear of centre box detached, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body, chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short brake pipe on caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from NSF swivel pot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from OSF swivel pot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine oil sump due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,427 miles

Both nearside and offside front swivel pot seals leaking

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount behind centre exhaust box detached, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine oil sump due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both offside and nearside rear upper shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip on windscreen at Offside Upper section (small chip less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,086 miles

Central joint exhaust joint corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front swivel seals slight weeping

rear discs backing plates corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Central joint exhaust joint corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front swivel seals slight weeping

rear discs backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,829 miles

Brake disc guards at rear becoming corroded

Center exhaust joint becoming corroded

Front swivel seals slightly weeping

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,324 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,002 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,681 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,530 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,530 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,235 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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SV10 ULF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 SV10 ULF, 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 SV10 ULF registered?

SV10 ULF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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