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NL60 YGZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,623 mi
Last recorded165,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 YGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 165,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 163,107 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 161,461 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 161,450 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wipers will not turn off

Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity angel eyes (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 157,012 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity angel eyes (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 153,487 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 153,487 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,206 miles

Front axle breather leaking (Rubbed through)

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Very Dim (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering box arm ball joint (AT SERVICE LIMIT) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 149,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front axle breather leaking (Rubbed through)

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Very Dim (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering box arm ball joint (AT SERVICE LIMIT) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff have slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff have slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,621 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 137,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 128,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,060 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,579 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,577 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,598 miles

hole in drivers floor

Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole in drivers floor

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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NL60 YGZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL60 YGZ, 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 NL60 YGZ registered?

NL60 YGZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2010.

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