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WG59 TXE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,814 mi
Last recorded49,814 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 TXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 49,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,738 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,920 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,041 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,711 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,036 miles

Rear Lower Slight play in shocker bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside wiper blade slight smearing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,782 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,050 miles

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

Nearside front wiper just clears screen.

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

Offside front wiper just clears screen.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,770 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 18,030 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass door outer handle in secure

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,030 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

Pass door outer handle in secure

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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WG59 TXE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WG59 TXE, 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 WG59 TXE?

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What year was WG59 TXE registered?

WG59 TXE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2010.

Is WG59 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 TXE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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