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BD59 WOJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,267 mi
Last recorded123,267 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 WOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,267 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 123,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,516 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 115,516 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps faulty switch (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,153 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,197 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 88,908 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate missing put in back window (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,798 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,798 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,961 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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BD59 WOJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD59 WOJ, 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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What year was BD59 WOJ registered?

BD59 WOJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for BD59 WOJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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