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PF59 OEM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 OEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,235 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,822 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,295 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 115,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 99,898 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper self park not working (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate obscured plate in window (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,749 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 66,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,188 miles

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

Slight leak on both front swivel seals

Fail 16 Apr 2016 54,188 miles

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

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

Slight leak on both front swivel seals

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,853 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 28,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank damp

rear propshaft u/j worn

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 OEM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF59 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

PF59 OEM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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