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YH10 HZG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

240,632 mi
Last recorded240,632 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 HZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 240,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 223,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 211,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 194,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 177,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 158,870 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,595 miles

Front both front seals leaking

Nearside Front beam on high side

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,595 miles

Front both front seals leaking

Nearside Front beam on high side

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 HZG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YH10 HZG, 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 YH10 HZG registered?

YH10 HZG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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