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WM59 OAH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,721 mi
Last recorded74,721 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 OAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 74,721 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 74,721 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned adjuster loose (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,143 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 71,142 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,100 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,536 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 53,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 50,066 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 50,066 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WM59 OAH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 WM59 OAH, 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 WM59 OAH registered?

WM59 OAH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 2010.

Is WM59 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM59 OAH 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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