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DY10 LHT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,079 mi
Last recorded1,079 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 LHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 1,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,131 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Upper edge to windscreen damaged. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,750 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose wheel hub loose on axle (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 97,403 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 97,403 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 89,778 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 89,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 81,535 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 81,535 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play joint from steering box. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 71,729 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box lower arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 59,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,949 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,435 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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DY10 LHT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY10 LHT, 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 DY10 LHT registered?

DY10 LHT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is DY10 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 LHT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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