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AU60 SSX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 SSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 120,608 miles

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

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member + cannot fully see! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sector shaft (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis + cannot fully see! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member + cannot fully see! (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,359 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources half of lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sector shaft (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 113,351 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources half of lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sector shaft (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,020 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources half of lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,837 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 99,837 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle tie bars - to chassis eyes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle tie bars to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 84,376 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources half of lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle tie bars to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,693 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear/transfer box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie - bars to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 74,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear/transfer box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie - bars to chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,426 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre - cut but not to cords!

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play in sector shaft (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides - uppers (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre - cut but not to cords!

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +shape across tread! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,713 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link/sector shaft joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose into drag link tube (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +shape across tread! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have various cuts but no visible cords

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,052 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,184 miles

All outer brake disc faces are not visible for MOT purposes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,093 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All outer brake disc faces are not visible for MOT purposes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,107 miles

All tyres are perished in the tread patten

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 26,054 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All tyres are perished in the tread patten

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU60 SSX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU60 SSX, 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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AU60 SSX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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