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RJ59 WZB

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 WZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s and o/s hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member and under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes have corrosion to surface (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system and joining flanges corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive NS and OS hub seals have slight leak/weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,381 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,141 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust joints deteriorated and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,249 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,718 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,897 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WZB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RJ59 WZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ59 WZB registered?

RJ59 WZB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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The MOT history for RJ59 WZB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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