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SX10 ACV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,803 mi
Last recorded75,803 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX10 ACV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 75,803 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,263 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears, lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,425 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 55,064 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 55,064 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 48,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 37,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Hub seal weaping.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 37,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Hub seal weaping.

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2014 29,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,716 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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SX10 ACV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SX10 ACV, 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 SX10 ACV registered?

SX10 ACV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is SX10 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX10 ACV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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