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WJ10 SWZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,150 mi
Last recorded165,150 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 SWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and middle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 155,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 149,130 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 144,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 143,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 114,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,222 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,135 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 SWZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ10 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

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

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