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SX10 CLU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX10 CLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 151,188 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,282 miles

Nearside Front Hub damp

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 140,162 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pedal applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps when side light switch is on (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Hub damp

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 136,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 136,052 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 127,678 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 127,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged seat belt webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,857 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm rod end front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm rod end rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

no headlamp flash when switch pulled back

Pass 11 Sep 2019 110,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,478 miles

Coolant level low

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

Main beam switch faulty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,418 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Main beam switch faulty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,050 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,820 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Pitman/Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,390 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 CLU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CLU, 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 SX10 CLU registered?

SX10 CLU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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