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HV10 YZM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 YZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 76,626 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 76,615 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,454 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 74,454 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,977 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,108 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 67,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,884 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,060 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Half shaft is worn

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 43,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,132 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,260 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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HV10 YZM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 HV10 YZM, 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 HV10 YZM registered?

HV10 YZM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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