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GY59 ZCU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,082 mi
Last recorded7,082 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 7,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 6,823 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame Ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 6,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 6,149 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play 'A' frame Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 5,505 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 4,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 4,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 4,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 3,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 3,819 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 3,712 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 3,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 3,303 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 3,212 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 ZCU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZCU, 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 GY59 ZCU registered?

GY59 ZCU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is GY59 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 ZCU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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