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WJ10 SVZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,289 mi
Last recorded159,289 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 SVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 159,289 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 159,289 miles

Seat belt buckle missing BUCKEL TRAPPED UNDER SEAT (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 156,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 156,928 miles

Seat belt missing N/S SEAT BELT TRAPPED UNDER SEAT/BODY WORK (7.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) missing O/S INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 154,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,129 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 142,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 142,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,453 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,453 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,386 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

surface cuts outer wall n/s front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,051 miles

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,043 miles

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,337 miles

engine managment light staying on

slight lubricant leek in o/s/f swivel assembly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,129 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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WJ10 SVZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ10 SVZ, 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 WJ10 SVZ registered?

WJ10 SVZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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