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FV60 GHO

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 GHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026
Fail 11 Feb 2026 116,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 109,146 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front swivel joints slightly damp

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,713 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 108,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,643 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,618 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 86,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,101 miles

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

n/s/r tyre rubbing on chassie when cornering possibley do to wight of cherry picker

oil leak around p.t.o

Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre rubbing on chassi when cornering possibley do to wight of cherry picker

oil leak from around p.t.o and oil leak from rear diff flang seal

Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from around gear box area

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from around gear box area

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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FV60 GHO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FV60 GHO, 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

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What year was FV60 GHO registered?

FV60 GHO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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The MOT history for FV60 GHO shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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