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VE59 TPX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,447 miles

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

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

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

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,848 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 89,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,648 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 87,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,495 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 78,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,168 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 70,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,351 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,254 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,048 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,873 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,693 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 37,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear 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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VE59 TPX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE59 TPX, 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 VE59 TPX registered?

VE59 TPX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is VE59 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 TPX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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