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GY10 GHX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 GHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 142,366 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 135,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 123,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 123,055 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 121,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 120,344 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 120,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 114,686 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 110,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,979 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 94,476 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 94,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,217 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play front hub has some play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front front hub LEAKING OIL on to wheel

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,217 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play front hub has some play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front hub LEAKING OIL on to wheel

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,902 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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GY10 GHX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GY10 GHX, 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 GY10 GHX registered?

GY10 GHX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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