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YR10 DGF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 DGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,582 miles

All four springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

All four springs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2024 93,743 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front AXLE BALL JOINT SEAL DETERIORATED

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front KING PIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Fail 31 Mar 2024 93,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front AXLE BALL JOINT SEAL DETERIORATED

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front KING PIN HAS SLIGHT PLAY NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Fail 5 Mar 2024 93,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering radius arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bulkhead footwell corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,360 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member and chassis corroded. both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,175 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,265 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 36,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 36,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,484 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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YR10 DGF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR10 DGF, 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 YR10 DGF registered?

YR10 DGF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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