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KBZ 5759

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,210 mi
Last recorded101,210 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBZ 5759
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 101,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 94,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 58,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,771 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,140 miles

under side wax-oiled

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,652 miles

Offside Front steering sphere oil seal leaking oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers both sides not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front steering sphere oil seal leaking oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 31,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing keys missing? (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% by ramp (1.3.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured by ramp (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

transfer box seal into parking brake drum weeping slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,263 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,263 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,413 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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KBZ 5759 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KBZ 5759, 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 KBZ 5759 registered?

KBZ 5759 is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is KBZ 5759 safe to buy?

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