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OV59 UVX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,575 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,922 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,039 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,034 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 57,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,060 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear anti roll bar bush slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm front triangle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 43,601 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,615 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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OV59 UVX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV59 UVX, 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 OV59 UVX registered?

OV59 UVX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is OV59 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 UVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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