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XS10 SPA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,896 mi
Last recorded102,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS10 SPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 102,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 102,099 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inner and outer areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 95,911 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,322 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 89,310 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis crossmember holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,256 miles

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

o/s side step corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 68,086 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Boost pipe rubbing on steering box & holed

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,123 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 60,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,930 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,929 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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XS10 SPA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XS10 SPA, 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 XS10 SPA registered?

XS10 SPA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is XS10 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for XS10 SPA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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