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SL59 YEG

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,775 mi
Last recorded109,775 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,775 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device & holder on top of dash / lower screen area, ()

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential axle case / filler plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush - lower bushes, and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush - lower bushes, (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device & holder on top of dash / lower screen area, ()

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential axle case / filler plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported attached to axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 104,027 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers have worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 104,027 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers have worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 96,912 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

offside front swivel seal slight leak.

Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

offside front swivel seal slight leak.

Pass 31 Dec 2019 94,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,288 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,869 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,469 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,469 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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SL59 YEG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL59 YEG, 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 SL59 YEG registered?

SL59 YEG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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