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WJ10 SXV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 SXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,477 miles

several metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,905 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,077 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance. pulls to right

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,287 miles

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

both vehicle side steps corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From both sides Front flexi hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Too Nearside Front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,458 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From both sides Front flexi hoses to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Too Nearside Front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,268 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,268 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,068 miles

small split in nearside wiper blade

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 SXV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 WJ10 SXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ10 SXV registered?

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

Is WJ10 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ10 SXV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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