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RJ59 UCF

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,127 mi
Last recorded32,127 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 UCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 32,127 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 32,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 28,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 28,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 24,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 15,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 14,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 13,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 11,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 8,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 8,661 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 7,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 4,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 3,327 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 3,290 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RJ59 UCF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ59 UCF, 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 RJ59 UCF registered?

RJ59 UCF is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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The MOT history for RJ59 UCF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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