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YC10 VPA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,263 mi
Last recorded107,263 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 VPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 107,263 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 101,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 96,643 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavily coated with underseal

Pass 10 May 2023 92,596 miles

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 3 May 2022 87,790 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 3 May 2022 87,790 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 May 2021 82,951 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 78,432 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,457 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,548 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded below radiator (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded below radiator (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2014 36,267 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,331 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 28,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YC10 VPA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC10 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC10 VPA?

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What year was YC10 VPA registered?

YC10 VPA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2010.

Is YC10 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 VPA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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