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WK10 TYS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,357 mi
Last recorded78,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK10 TYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,357 miles

Fuel tank area damp

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff damp

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer (7.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 78,353 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Fuel tank area damp

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff damp

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer (7.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff damp

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinion oil seal damp

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinion oil seal damp

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 61,265 miles

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff pinion oil seal damp

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,707 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 56,707 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,934 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 52,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has oil on the rocker cover and top area and left hand side of the block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 47,593 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint has excessive lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has oil on the rocker cover and top area and left hand side of the block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint boot is split

Rear Lower shock bushes are worn

Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,781 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 42,781 miles

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

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,085 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 37,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,929 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 26,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,043 miles

Nearside front tyre flat spotted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,194 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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WK10 TYS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK10 TYS, 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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WK10 TYS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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