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WJ10 SXT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 SXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 106,556 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle section under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2023 106,532 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step carrier crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step carrier crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 99,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 91,463 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear rear prop uj

Pass 12 May 2020 79,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,910 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,657 miles

Rear both rear brake hoses contaminated by oil

Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,657 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear brake hoses contaminated by oil

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,176 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,971 miles

front numberplate damaged

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate damaged

wipers not parking correctly

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 SXT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

WJ10 SXT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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