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KT59 ZXX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,098 mi
Last recorded53,098 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 ZXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 53,098 miles

Spare tyre defective

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four and spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,054 miles

Spare tyre defective incorrect size and badly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,052 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear spare tyre incorrect size and in poor condition

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,129 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,442 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,012 miles

slight oil leak from front diff

steering damper has slight play in bottom bush

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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KT59 ZXX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Yellow 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 KT59 ZXX, 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 KT59 ZXX registered?

KT59 ZXX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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