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MJ59 VRX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,960 mi
Last recorded116,960 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 VRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 116,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 113,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 75,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 65,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,071 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to test

Fail 8 Aug 2015 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,016 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,433 miles

front number plate weathered

Fail 10 Nov 2012 28,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 28,557 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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MJ59 VRX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc 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 MJ59 VRX, 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 MJ59 VRX registered?

MJ59 VRX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is MJ59 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 VRX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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