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GY59 XGF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 XGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,952 miles

Nearside front ball hub slight leak.

Rear diff slight leak.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,231 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 38,607 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 18,335 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 13 Jan 2014 18,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,609 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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GY59 XGF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY59 XGF, 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 GY59 XGF registered?

GY59 XGF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is GY59 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 XGF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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