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YN10 MOF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,410 mi
Last recorded29,410 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN10 MOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,410 miles

fuel tank misting / residue

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 21,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 21,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 17,967 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 17,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 15,547 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 15,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 12,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 10,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 9,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 9,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 5,919 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 5,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 18,644 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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YN10 MOF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN10 MOF, 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 YN10 MOF registered?

YN10 MOF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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