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YY10 LBV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 LBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front swivel slight leak

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel slight leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 76,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn steering damper bush drop arm end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail brake hose. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front swivels slightly leaking.

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Front shock absorber lower bushes worn.

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Front metal brake caliper link pipe touching lower shock cup on full lock.

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre tread starting to go out of shape on inner edge.

Radius arm bushes starting to crack on chassis end,front bushes slightly worn.

Steering damper bushes chassis end starting to split.

both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 76,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2023 74,119 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wipers smear screen

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,673 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily covered in wax oil

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,669 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 65,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,020 miles

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,020 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,169 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,926 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,496 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 32,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,836 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 23,833 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 LBV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY10 LBV, 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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YY10 LBV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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