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HD59 CEK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,914 mi
Last recorded22,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 CEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 22,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,108 miles

Central Rear Axle/Diff A frame ball joint boot deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 21,583 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 20,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 20,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 19,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 18,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,458 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 17,458 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,538 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 10,163 miles

hi-level brake light inop

Fail 22 Jan 2013 10,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

hi-level brake light inop

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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HD59 CEK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HD59 CEK, 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 HD59 CEK registered?

HD59 CEK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is HD59 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD59 CEK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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