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CV10 LYH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 LYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 107,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lower brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bearing slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,457 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 102,455 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel bearings (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 96,277 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 96,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 85,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded but considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 79,702 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 79,702 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,830 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 72,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 59,923 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,598 miles

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

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

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

offside/nearside front wiper blade split

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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CV10 LYH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV10 LYH, 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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CV10 LYH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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