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YG10 RUH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 RUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,067 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front front hub oil seals leaking near side and off side

Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight Oil Leak To N/S Front Hub

Rear Seats Belts Not Checked To Rear

Under Body Covered In Wax Oil

Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,321 miles

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

under body covered in wax oil

Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 98,212 miles

Front slight oil leak from both swivel joints.

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 98,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front slight oil leak from both swivel joints.

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 86,631 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 86,629 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,023 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,972 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,841 miles

Front both front hub seals weeping

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,215 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Front swivel hu8b leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,564 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise front swivel joints damp

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,142 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise front swivel joints damp

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,874 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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YG10 RUH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG10 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

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

Is YG10 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG10 RUH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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