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GF59 PKJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,503 mi
Last recorded81,503 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 71,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,100 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 55,100 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,687 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear axle u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 48,687 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear axle u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,089 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 23,894 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 20,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,495 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 PKJ 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 85.7%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

GF59 PKJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is GF59 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 PKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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