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SV10 ZVG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 ZVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 101,202 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside/Nearside (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat mounting point / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat mounting point / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,704 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 91,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,013 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 84,013 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 80,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,369 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,096 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,602 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,333 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,379 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,379 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,797 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 37,797 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ZVG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SV10 ZVG, 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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SV10 ZVG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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