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YC10 WPE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,507 mi
Last recorded62,507 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 WPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 62,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 62,083 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 62,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 61,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 60,582 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 60,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 59,407 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,264 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

footbrake efficiency close to limit , system needs attention

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,348 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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YC10 WPE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC10 WPE, 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

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What year was YC10 WPE registered?

YC10 WPE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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The MOT history for YC10 WPE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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