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DF59 MVS

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,649 mi
Last recorded113,649 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 MVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 111,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 111,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 107,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 93,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,507 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 78,507 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,384 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 72,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,996 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 53,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,557 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 47,557 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 43,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 22,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 15,392 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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DF59 MVS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF59 MVS, 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 DF59 MVS registered?

DF59 MVS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 2010.

Is DF59 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 MVS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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