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YK10 ZVJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,972 mi
Last recorded163,972 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 ZVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 163,972 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 163,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 154,027 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 154,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides link ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 144,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,143 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 141,143 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 121,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,957 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,223 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,972 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 94,969 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 94,955 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,267 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,267 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,050 miles

Offside Rear Lower anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,744 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 ZVJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZVJ, 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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YK10 ZVJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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