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YP59 HVU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 HVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 116,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,011 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 77,011 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,072 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 62,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 38,000 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 38,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 2,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 15,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,877 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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YP59 HVU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP59 HVU, 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 YP59 HVU registered?

YP59 HVU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is YP59 HVU safe to buy?

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