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GL59 ZZJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,988 mi
Last recorded38,988 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ZZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 38,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 37,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 35,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 35,853 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 33,352 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 33,344 miles

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

Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,659 miles

All tyres are lightly cracked.

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded transverse pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,568 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded To/from steering box (2.3.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 23,568 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)

Nearside wiper blade is torn but still clearing screen.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded To/from steering box (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 19,067 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 18,119 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,465 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 17,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 ZZJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZJ, 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 GL59 ZZJ registered?

GL59 ZZJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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