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YR10 VUX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,367 mi
Last recorded60,367 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,367 miles

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,630 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight engine oil leak

Underneath is muddy

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,148 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY DIRTY

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,859 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 37,859 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,710 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 29,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VUX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

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

Is YR10 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR10 VUX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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