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GL59 VYV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,145 mi
Last recorded40,145 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 VYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 40,145 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 40,145 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,503 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,534 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damp around rear fuel filter

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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GL59 VYV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GL59 VYV, 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

How do I check the history of GL59 VYV?

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What year was GL59 VYV registered?

GL59 VYV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is GL59 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 VYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL59 VYV have outstanding finance?

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