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SM59 ZYA

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,451 mi
Last recorded44,451 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ZYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 42,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 42,043 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 39,784 miles

Chassis corroded worse at rear

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,779 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded worse at rear

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,278 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,701 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 35,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,680 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box front output flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 31,082 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak Transfer box and back axle ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 28,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak Transfer box and back axle ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,489 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 May 2016 24,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front corner metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle metal (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 25 May 2016 24,838 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front dipped beam bulbs (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front corner metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle metal (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,837 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 17,837 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,029 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,243 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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SM59 ZYA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM59 ZYA, 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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SM59 ZYA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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