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WD59 EYZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,967 mi
Last recorded38,967 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD59 EYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 38,967 miles

Central 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 36,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,950 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres in very poor condition and 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 30,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 28,020 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 26,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 3mm centre tread area, cracking/perishing to tread area sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,716 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 23,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer pinion leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 20,001 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 21,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 18,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,163 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 15,163 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 11,928 miles

fuel pump damp

Fail 16 Jan 2015 11,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

fuel pump damp

Pass 24 Jan 2014 8,861 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 8,861 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 5,506 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 EYZ 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 WD59 EYZ, 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 WD59 EYZ registered?

WD59 EYZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for WD59 EYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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