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WD59 EVK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,351 mi
Last recorded101,351 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD59 EVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,486 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,175 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam UPPER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 89,175 miles

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam UPPER BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,068 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,882 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,098 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,049 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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WD59 EVK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WD59 EVK, 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

How do I check the history of WD59 EVK?

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What year was WD59 EVK registered?

WD59 EVK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2010.

Is WD59 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD59 EVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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