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YR10 DHF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,579 mi
Last recorded149,579 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 DHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 149,579 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 149,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 126,381 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,441 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive ball/hub sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear diff has minor leak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,287 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 59,399 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking - no contamination to brakes at this time but repair recommended.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking - no contamination to brakes at this time but repair recommended.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2016 49,872 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 44,485 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 44,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,980 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 34,264 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 DHF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

YR10 DHF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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