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YH10 DWC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 DWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on actuator arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,713 miles

Off side steering box Drag link arm has play

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,207 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,628 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 15,628 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 14,460 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split

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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YH10 DWC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH10 DWC, 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 YH10 DWC registered?

YH10 DWC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is YH10 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH10 DWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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