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YG10 ZSZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,548 mi
Last recorded113,548 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 ZSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 113,548 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,792 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,620 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,522 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 104,522 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,343 miles

Offside rear tyre beginning to wear low

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Ns/Os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,732 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 83,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,983 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,531 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,570 miles

Inner Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear prop rear uj

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,570 miles

Inner Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear prop rear uj

Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZSZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

YG10 ZSZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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