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SX10 CLZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX10 CLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 100,240 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arm to axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s & o/s to axle mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 98,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear mounting cracked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 98,397 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near steering box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear mounting cracked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannard rod to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting on floor cracked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s side steps in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2023 93,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,719 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear tie bar to chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,427 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 76,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,024 miles

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

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

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 CLZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SX10 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

SX10 CLZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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