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PE59 LLU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 LLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 76,071 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))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,731 miles

Slight brake pull to o/s/f noticed on decelerometer road test.

Fail 6 Aug 2024 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight brake pull to o/s/f noticed on decelerometer road test.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,275 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 27,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 11,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 8,315 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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PE59 LLU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PE59 LLU, 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 PE59 LLU registered?

PE59 LLU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is PE59 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 LLU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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