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YK10 ZUA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 ZUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,671 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 91,645 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jets missing (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,347 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,347 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,465 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 81,114 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 81,114 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,536 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,462 miles

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

Oil leak filter ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,223 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,820 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,049 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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YK10 ZUA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK10 ZUA, 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 YK10 ZUA registered?

YK10 ZUA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2010.

Is YK10 ZUA safe to buy?

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