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GY10 XMC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 XMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,981 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,246 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 83,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,257 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Winch mounting / bumper fixing corroded / holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 82,256 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Turbo / manifold sheild (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Winch mounting / bumper fixing corroded / holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 81,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,884 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 80,884 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check headlamp aims

Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,584 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 78,584 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle upper ball joint temporary repair (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 77,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,245 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged three deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,355 miles

Nearside both wheel valves deteriorating

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door step insecure - bolt loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush near excessive play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,470 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 XMC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

GY10 XMC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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