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RE59 HJY

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 110,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

rear discs poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2023 106,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

rear discs poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,826 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 101,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both side steps corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 88,961 miles

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

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

all tyres perished to sidewalls

Fail 3 May 2018 88,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres perished to sidewalls

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 83,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 73,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 73,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,656 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,460 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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RE59 HJY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE59 HJY, 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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RE59 HJY is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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