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GV59 VDX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,896 mi
Last recorded72,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 VDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,896 miles

Rear brakes noisey and pads wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Jan 2026 72,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes noisey and pads wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Jan 2025 68,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to rear cross member

engine oil leaks

nearside headlamp deteriorating

rear chassis ends corroding

transfer box oil leaks

Fail 8 Jan 2025 68,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to rear cross member

engine oil leaks

nearside headlamp deteriorating

rear chassis ends corroding

transfer box oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,576 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing

oil leaks at engine

rear chassis ends corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,601 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 60,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,564 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear reflector damaged

oil leak at engine

some wear to front brake pads

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,564 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

offside rear reflector damaged

oil leak at engine

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 49,504 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,887 miles

Front screen damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,677 miles

front tyres wearing

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 33,057 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,045 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 27,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,437 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 14,130 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 7,232 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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GV59 VDX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV59 VDX, 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 GV59 VDX registered?

GV59 VDX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is GV59 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 VDX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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