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GY10 XMH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 XMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,599 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 93,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushs have play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and lower bushs have play (5.3.2 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,370 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 78,363 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,740 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play Rear axle ball joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,249 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 66,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,369 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,207 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 XMH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMH, 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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GY10 XMH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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