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YH10 HZX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,614 mi
Last recorded20,614 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 HZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 20,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 20,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 19,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 19,014 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 19,014 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 17,063 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,347 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wipers smears

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 16,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 12,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 12,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 10,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 8,536 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 8,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 5,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,734 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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YH10 HZX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH10 HZX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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