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SY59 RLV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

41,510 mi
Last recorded41,510 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 RLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,278 miles

Nearside Front door handle insecure

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

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective bonded mount has came away ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 39,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension component (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure one bolt loose upon inspection (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door handle insecure

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

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective bonded mount has came away ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,857 miles

Chassis becoming corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 33,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 33,322 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,673 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2021 30,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 4,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor surface contact (3.7.B.5b)

Offside step broken/insecure

brake fluid black

drivers seat cushion collapsed

Fail 21 Mar 2018 4,198 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle binding on striker (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor surface contact (3.7.B.5b)

Offside step broken/insecure

brake fluid black

drivers seat cushion collapsed

Pass 18 Jan 2017 4,073 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT BOTTLE ALMOST EMPTY ()

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

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

RTA damage to: n/s/f wing. n/s/r 1/4. n/s/r wing. o/s/r 1/4. o/s/f door. o/s/f wing. o/s/f bumper.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at axle (3.6.B.2c)

alternator w/light faulty. stays on or intermittent on/off

damage to drivers seat cushion. rear door barrel seizing. clutch pedal pad missing. o/s step broken and bent.

drivers door requires attention to hinges. check strap. wind damaged

eml on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 4,073 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT BOTTLE ALMOST EMPTY ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.4.A.2e)

RTA damage to: n/s/f wing. n/s/r 1/4. n/s/r wing. o/s/r 1/4. o/s/f door. o/s/f wing. o/s/f bumper.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at axle (3.6.B.2c)

alternator w/light faulty. stays on or intermittent on/off

damage to drivers seat cushion. rear door barrel seizing. clutch pedal pad missing. o/s step broken and bent.

drivers door requires attention to hinges. check strap. wind damaged

eml on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 4,074 miles

Nearside Rear body corner bent--affecting reflector and indicator position /angle

Offside DRIVER`S STEP INSECURE

clutch pedal pad missing

Fail 10 Feb 2016 4,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort pad jammed? (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at axle---BOTH (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service..49% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY

Nearside Rear body corner bent--affecting reflector and indicator position /angle

Offside DRIVER`S STEP INSECURE

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

VEHICLE requires steam cleaning

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 4,074 miles

Both front wings are damaged, no sharp edges or protrusions at time of test.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is indicating a fault

Fail 21 Jan 2015 4,074 miles

Both front wings are damaged, no sharp edges or protrusions at time of test.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is indicating a fault

Pass 22 Jan 2014 4,074 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front and Offside Front wings both have collision damage, no sharp edges or protrusions at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

engine coolant is below the "cold" level mark

vehicle's mileometer has not recorded any increase since the previous MOT test 12 months ago

Pass 22 Jan 2013 4,074 miles

Engine management lamp is indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wings dented/bashed - no sharp edges or protrusions at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2013 4,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management lamp is indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wings dented/bashed - no sharp edges or protrusions at time of test

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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SY59 RLV 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 57.9%.

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 SY59 RLV, 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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SY59 RLV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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