MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front hub swivel leaking
Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FRONT HUB SEALS DAMP
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
REAR DIFF SEAL WEEPING
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
SIDE STEPS CORRODED
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL DAMP
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
SIDESTEPS CORRODED
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING BOX OUTPUT SHAFT-DROP ARM SPLINES LOOSE (2.3 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
NEARSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL DAMP
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
SIDESTEPS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front hub oil seals leaking
exhaust in poor condition
rear cross member and rear step corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front hub oil seals leaking
exhaust in poor codition
rear cross member and rear step corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system rusty
Front Crossmember Mounted Power Steering pipes Corroded .
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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YG59 XAJ 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 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 YG59 XAJ, 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 YG59 XAJ registered?
YG59 XAJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2010.
Is YG59 XAJ safe to buy?
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