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AD59 FME

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 FME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,749 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 87,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 83,849 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 79,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,301 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,432 miles

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2019 59,254 miles

slight oil leak to nsf hub

slight oil leak to rear diff pinion oil seal

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,754 miles

oil leak at diff

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,203 miles

rear diff pinion leaking oil

wipers not self parking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,502 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,279 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,004 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,866 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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AD59 FME is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD59 FME, 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 AD59 FME registered?

AD59 FME is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is AD59 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 FME shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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