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LA59 ROV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,513 mi
Last recorded23,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 ROV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,513 miles

Offside Front Swivel seal has misting of oil

Pass 29 Jan 2025 22,916 miles

Slight play in Rear A frame ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2024 22,317 miles

Offside Front Swivel hub seal misting of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 21,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 21,504 miles

Brake performance not tested Reason- OSR Valve stem snapped and leaking air (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 20,412 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 18,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 17,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 15,831 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 12,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,114 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 11,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 9,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 9,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 7,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 7,910 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 6,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LA59 ROV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA59 ROV, 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 LA59 ROV registered?

LA59 ROV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is LA59 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 ROV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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