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FV60 KMK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 KMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 119,765 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 19 Aug 2026 119,763 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Jan 2026 119,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

slight transmission leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2024 108,842 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 108,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,942 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,144 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 97,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,858 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,235 miles

Steering box drop arm ball joint rubber boot is deteriorated.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box drop arm ball joint rubber boot is deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,702 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,466 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 49,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KMK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMK, 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 FV60 KMK registered?

FV60 KMK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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