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CY59 FRJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,543 mi
Last recorded120,543 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 FRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 120,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,684 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 107,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,337 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 70,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,959 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 58,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,257 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 46,249 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,463 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 24,776 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

oil leak on rear diff

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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CY59 FRJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CY59 FRJ, 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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CY59 FRJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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