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SX02 LAB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,731 mi
Last recorded60,731 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 60,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,351 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car is covered with underseal paint

Fail 8 Aug 2025 57,351 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer; (6.1.2 (a))

car is covered with underseal paint

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in waxoil, unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer needs replaced soon, various small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box, dust cover badly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both front axle swivel hub seals slightly passing grease/oil

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

unable to fully inspect all of chassis and components due to being heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,190 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm off steering box, ball joint rubber boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres getting perished in the sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,595 miles

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

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

Small exhaust leak in middle box

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,623 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 37,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 24,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,439 miles

Rear Universal Joint Has Slight Play

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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SX02 LAB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SX02 LAB, 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 SX02 LAB registered?

SX02 LAB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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