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FV60 GJZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,908 mi
Last recorded75,908 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 GJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 75,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 72,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,950 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,296 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 71,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,970 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,326 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 47,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre different tread pattern to offside

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 GJZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

FV60 GJZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 2010.

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The MOT history for FV60 GJZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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