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RE59 HKJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,586 mi
Last recorded50,586 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 HKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 49,311 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,438 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,149 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 35,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 28,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 19,878 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,031 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 16,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 13,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 13,523 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 HKJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE59 HKJ, 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 RE59 HKJ registered?

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

Is RE59 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 HKJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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