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FV59 WMY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,634 mi
Last recorded86,634 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 WMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,517 miles

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

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

Rear A frame ball joint boot split

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,194 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,540 miles

both front tyres are wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,909 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,622 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,599 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,182 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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FV59 WMY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV59 WMY, 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 FV59 WMY registered?

FV59 WMY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is FV59 WMY safe to buy?

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