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RA59 SDV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA59 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 108,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 105,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,741 miles

Nearside tractor joint starting to leak.

Rear diff ball joint in poor condition.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 102,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 102,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,310 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 93,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,086 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid main jet is there but no directional jets to split spray action (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,027 miles

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

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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RA59 SDV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RA59 SDV, 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 RA59 SDV registered?

RA59 SDV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is RA59 SDV safe to buy?

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