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YS59 DYM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,293 mi
Last recorded71,293 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 DYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,392 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,448 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,263 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 58,257 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,572 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 34,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 21,974 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 14,993 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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YS59 DYM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YS59 DYM, 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 YS59 DYM registered?

YS59 DYM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is YS59 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS59 DYM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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