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GK59 KZR

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,717 mi
Last recorded55,717 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 KZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door handle needs attension

Fail 1 Dec 2015 46,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door handle needs attension

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness rear differential

slight play rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,525 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,116 miles

aerial snapped

nearside front outer door handle loose

Fail 23 Jan 2013 31,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

aerial snapped

nearside front outer door handle loose

rear wash not working

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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GK59 KZR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK59 KZR, 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 GK59 KZR registered?

GK59 KZR is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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