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YB59 AOM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,454 mi
Last recorded63,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 AOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,454 miles

Both front swivels seepage of grease

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all have are perished/cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,734 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 62,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing alll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front axel (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear axel (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2 brakes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,860 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,042 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 34,523 miles

Lower bush on steering damper worn

Offside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 27 Dec 2012 34,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower bush on steering damper worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade rubber split

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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YB59 AOM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB59 AOM, 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 YB59 AOM registered?

YB59 AOM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2010.

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