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YJ59 OPN

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,443 mi
Last recorded67,443 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 OPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 67,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 66,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play 'a' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,966 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,266 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 31,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,861 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 5,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 4,530 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 4,528 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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YJ59 OPN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YJ59 OPN, 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 YJ59 OPN?

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What year was YJ59 OPN registered?

YJ59 OPN is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is YJ59 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ59 OPN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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