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PJ59 CHN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,827 mi
Last recorded67,827 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 CHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 67,827 miles

Central Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 61,497 miles

Central Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,199 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 55,199 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 48,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,239 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,386 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 CHN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PJ59 CHN, 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 PJ59 CHN registered?

PJ59 CHN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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The MOT history for PJ59 CHN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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