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BX59 FZS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,002 mi
Last recorded27,002 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 27,002 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 27,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,452 miles

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

Rear Cross member corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has been hot

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,928 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 23,808 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 23,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 22,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 21,802 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,276 miles

Rear Upper high level stop light disconnected

Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jan 2014 18,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 18,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,162 miles

Front wipers smearing

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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BX59 FZS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BX59 FZS, 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 BX59 FZS registered?

BX59 FZS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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The MOT history for BX59 FZS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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