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WF59 PYD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 PYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,774 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake only just met the limits at 50%

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below master cylinder under clip. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,623 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 92,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,260 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,095 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,095 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,479 miles

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,301 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,276 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 26,074 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WF59 PYD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 WF59 PYD, 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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What year was WF59 PYD registered?

WF59 PYD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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