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GF59 MLN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,536 mi
Last recorded53,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 MLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 52,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,758 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 44,447 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 36,965 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 26,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,223 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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GF59 MLN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc 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 GF59 MLN, 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 GF59 MLN registered?

GF59 MLN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is GF59 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 MLN 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.

Does GF59 MLN have outstanding finance?

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