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WU10 VYY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,457 mi
Last recorded118,457 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU10 VYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,457 miles

both front swivel joints slightly damp

slight handbrake travel

slight play both rear anti roll bar D bushes

slight play both rear lower shock absorber bushes

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,504 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2025 112,500 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,228 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 110,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,384 miles

slight leak coming from steering box

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,194 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,684 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 24,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,922 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,924 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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WU10 VYY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU10 VYY, 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 WU10 VYY registered?

WU10 VYY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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The MOT history for WU10 VYY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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