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SY10 XKP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 XKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below brake servo on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,648 miles

chassis corroded front to rear

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,541 miles

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

chassis generally corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel seal weeping.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,283 miles

Offside Front axle has slight oil leak.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,618 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,726 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 30,726 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 7,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 7,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 6,702 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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SY10 XKP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SY10 XKP, 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 SY10 XKP registered?

SY10 XKP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is SY10 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 XKP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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