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PN59 XDF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 XDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,779 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Under body & Chassis are covered in protective coating of wax oil

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 68,168 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 68,168 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 68,132 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 68,132 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 67,345 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Between pump and steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 67,319 miles

Towbar attachment insecure towbar mounting bolts into rear crossmember loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad material delaminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded from pump to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 56,541 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x brake pipes from hoses to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Leaking from handbrake drum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,395 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 11,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,029 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 11,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,334 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 6,472 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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PN59 XDF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN59 XDF, 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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PN59 XDF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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