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DG60 VXU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG60 VXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 101,182 miles

underside of vehicle Heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 94,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,393 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside has been wax oiled

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,741 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 40,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,328 miles

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

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

Rear ladders removed prior to carrying out MOT (obscuring rear number plate)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,328 miles

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

Rear ladders removed prior to carrying out MOT (obscuring rear number plate)

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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DG60 VXU 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 DG60 VXU, 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 DG60 VXU?

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What year was DG60 VXU registered?

DG60 VXU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is DG60 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG60 VXU 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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