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AJ60 VCM

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 VCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 81,571 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 81,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,714 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 75,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,817 miles

Nearside Rear outer brake pad rattle pad insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 25 Oct 2022 71,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer brake pad rattle pad insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,151 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,316 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,960 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 29,960 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,959 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,512 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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AJ60 VCM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ60 VCM, 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 AJ60 VCM registered?

AJ60 VCM is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is AJ60 VCM safe to buy?

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