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Y6 OAV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 OAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,999 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,205 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,535 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,378 miles

Front both hub seals

Fail 9 Nov 2020 70,378 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front both hub seals

Pass 9 May 2019 67,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,188 miles

both front swivel joints damp

front and rear diffs leaking

front brake pads are low

rear brake pads are low

Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front swivel joints damp

front and rear diffs leaking

front brake pads are low

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,342 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,120 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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Y6 OAV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y6 OAV, 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 Y6 OAV registered?

Y6 OAV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is Y6 OAV safe to buy?

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