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SW10 VOU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 134,436 miles

transfer oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2025 130,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 127,374 miles

Front DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH HUBS

GENERAL CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 125,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,073 miles

DAMP HUB SEALS

Fail 18 Oct 2021 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

SLIGHT LEAKING FROM BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,599 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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm has play and gaiter perrished (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper bush has play(lower) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,599 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm has play and gaiter perrished (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper bush has play(lower) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,742 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front axle oil seals weeping but not contaminating the brakes

nsf and osf brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,716 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,325 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear propshaft rear u/j worn

Fail 5 Oct 2016 90,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing pitman arm ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,818 miles

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

front inner brake disks in poor condition

n/s front hub seal leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front inner brake disks in poor condition

n/s front hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,975 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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SW10 VOU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW10 VOU, 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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SW10 VOU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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