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CA59 BDZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 BDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 70,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,760 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,401 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,597 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 50,561 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 45,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,359 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 38,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,191 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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CA59 BDZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CA59 BDZ, 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 CA59 BDZ registered?

CA59 BDZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is CA59 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 BDZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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