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GL59 YFU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,511 mi
Last recorded41,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 YFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 41,511 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 36,318 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2024 35,713 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,396 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 32,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 31,167 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 28,847 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 28,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 27,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 11,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 7,420 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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GL59 YFU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFU, 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 GL59 YFU registered?

GL59 YFU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is GL59 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 YFU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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