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PJ59 CHD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,143 mi
Last recorded103,143 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 CHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 103,143 miles

Nearside draglink end ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,956 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,443 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 102,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mount in front of wheel, corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Mount in front of wheel, corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,895 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From front differential and from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 94,892 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential and from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,620 miles

Front Slight leak from both front hub seals

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak from front differential

Fail 30 May 2022 87,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Slight leak from both front hub seals

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight leak from front differential

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear All 4 rear body mount prescribed area has slight corrosion.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,550 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,586 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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PJ59 CHD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PJ59 CHD, 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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PJ59 CHD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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