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YC59 ZJU

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 ZJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,943 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil weep

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

Offside Front 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))

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

front differential leaking oil

lift control box support brackets signs of corrosion

rear lift mounting points signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,781 miles

Front differential housing weaping slightly

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

Nearside Front hub seal weaping slightly

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 66,781 miles

Front differential housing weaping slightly

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

Nearside Front hub seal weaping slightly

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,794 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front differential housing has a slight oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight weeping

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

play in transfer box to prop shaft with oil leak recommend fixing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,246 miles

presented weight 3665 kgs, rear axle 2275 kgs 75kgs over weight.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,246 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

presented weight 3665 kgs, rear axle 2275 kgs 75kgs over weight.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,916 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,269 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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YC59 ZJU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC59 ZJU, 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 YC59 ZJU registered?

YC59 ZJU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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