CarVerify

Free Car Check

MR59 OJF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR59 OJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 117,311 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 103,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 91,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 81,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,125 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Fail 21 Feb 2023 79,124 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended adversely affecting operation of other lamps. fog light, stop lamps and n/s directional indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,525 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 66,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,287 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 60,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick Up On Incorrect Side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick Up On Incorrect Side (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,243 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,314 miles

Rear no plate parshally obscured by ladder

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,624 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MR59 OJF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MR59 OJF, 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

How do I check the history of MR59 OJF?

You can check the full history of MR59 OJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MR59 OJF registered?

MR59 OJF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is MR59 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR59 OJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MR59 OJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MR59 OJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.