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YY10 BTE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 BTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,517 miles

power steering slight noise

under body covered with under seal front to rear and all brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,158 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 131,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,446 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 108,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 91,663 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,261 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,106 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,988 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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YY10 BTE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YY10 BTE, 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 YY10 BTE registered?

YY10 BTE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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