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LC59 YUW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 YUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,853 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 98,566 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar bush in poor condition

Staining on fuel tank, no leak apparent

Pass 8 Jan 2022 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 81,574 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,215 miles

Fuel staining around fuel filter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel staining around fuel filter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2018 70,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 70,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 58,554 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 44,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,192 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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LC59 YUW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC59 YUW, 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 LC59 YUW registered?

LC59 YUW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2010.

Is LC59 YUW safe to buy?

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