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YPU 1

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,941 mi
Last recorded61,941 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPU 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 61,941 miles

All tyres misshaped

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,321 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear shock absorbers body corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,650 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint sightly damp

Fail 21 Aug 2024 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front axle swivel joint sightly damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 26,064 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2022 12,601 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,812 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 23,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXCEL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 23,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,972 miles

some corrosion tow bar electrical socket

Fail 27 Nov 2014 16,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

some corrosion tow bar electrical socket

Pass 16 Nov 2013 12,140 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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YPU 1 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPU 1, 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 YPU 1 registered?

YPU 1 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is YPU 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPU 1 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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