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YG10 TZX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 TZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,877 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 98,875 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both hockey sticks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X - Member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 94,752 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn hub flange (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 88,639 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,740 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 82,735 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,395 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 76,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,981 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 38,147 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,147 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,824 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 TZX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

YG10 TZX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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