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YG10 KGF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,471 mi
Last recorded65,471 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 KGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,441 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis inc. rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,231 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,393 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 47,393 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 42,993 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop front flange all bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 38,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,477 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 34,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,875 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,063 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 22,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Full Length (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,812 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 14,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,256 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 9,256 miles

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

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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YG10 KGF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YG10 KGF, 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 YG10 KGF registered?

YG10 KGF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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