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LT10 HYL

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,817 mi
Last recorded50,817 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 HYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 50,817 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,343 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper noisy and jumping.

Fail 15 May 2019 42,811 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,740 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 35,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre punctured on side wall no cord or ply exposed.

Pass 10 May 2017 27,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 22,961 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking Fuel tank breather hose (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 15,835 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,097 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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LT10 HYL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT10 HYL, 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 LT10 HYL registered?

LT10 HYL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is LT10 HYL safe to buy?

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