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YG59 XAJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,011 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2023 82,215 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 79,254 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 79,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,854 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 74,837 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,049 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 72,049 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 70,808 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 68,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,241 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,920 miles

Front Crossmember Mounted Power Steering pipes Corroded .

Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,045 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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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.

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