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BK59 UZP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,856 mi
Last recorded173,856 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 UZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 173,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 166,423 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 161,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 152,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 147,228 miles

Offside steering arm/damper gaiter deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 143,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,409 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 117,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 117,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,364 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,873 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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BK59 UZP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK59 UZP, 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 BK59 UZP registered?

BK59 UZP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for BK59 UZP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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