CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX59 ZCO

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 ZCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 49,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,812 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 39,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,538 miles

high level stop lamp in-op

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX59 ZCO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GX59 ZCO, 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 GX59 ZCO?

You can check the full history of GX59 ZCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX59 ZCO registered?

GX59 ZCO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is GX59 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX59 ZCO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX59 ZCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX59 ZCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.