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DA10 YJG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,461 mi
Last recorded41,461 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 YJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,461 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s&o/s rear bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,439 miles

exhaust centre clamps heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight cracking (2010 tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 36,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 35,168 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 30,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,655 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,711 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,711 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s&o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,007 miles

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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DA10 YJG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA10 YJG, 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 DA10 YJG registered?

DA10 YJG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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