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GL59 YHG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 109,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,703 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,703 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,890 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 62,615 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,663 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 32,663 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 20,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,040 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 YHG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL59 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

GL59 YHG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is GL59 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 YHG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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