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PF59 KBU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,947 mi
Last recorded63,947 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 KBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,947 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 47,116 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,560 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,382 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,145 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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PF59 KBU 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 PF59 KBU, 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 PF59 KBU registered?

PF59 KBU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is PF59 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF59 KBU 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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