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YG60 YJS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG60 YJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,824 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 65,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,236 miles

Central Rear brake light does not illuminate

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 59,236 miles

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear brake light does not illuminate

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,463 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 27,462 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

o/s/f swivel seal leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,152 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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YG60 YJS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG60 YJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG60 YJS registered?

YG60 YJS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is YG60 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG60 YJS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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