2010 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SL10 FDO
2010 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 101,241 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL10 FDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 101,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL10 FDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Defender (SL10 FDO) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (i”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SL10 FDO Mileage History
- 21/09/202382,602 mi
- 25/09/202488,089 mi+5,487 mi
- 02/06/202590,252 mi+2,163 mi
- 18/05/2026101,034 mi+10,782 mi
- 20/05/2026101,241 mi+207 mi
Average of roughly 7,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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