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DY10 LJC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 LJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 91,455 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,131 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 89,128 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,661 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,734 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,121 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,689 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,760 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,113 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,810 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,094 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 LJC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

Is DY10 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 LJC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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