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AD59 YZH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,833 mi
Last recorded57,833 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 YZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,989 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 29,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steel brake pipes underside of vehicle showing slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2018 27,430 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all steel brake pipes underside of vehicle showing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 19,229 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear mud flap bracket corroded through

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 11,806 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 10,787 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 YZH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YZH, 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

How do I check the history of AD59 YZH?

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What year was AD59 YZH registered?

AD59 YZH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is AD59 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 YZH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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