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FV60 KNB

2010 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,487 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 98,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stableiser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,525 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,582 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,604 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle, A- Frame trailing arm pivot (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle, A- Frame trailing arm pivot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,420 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,440 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,439 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KNB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

FV60 KNB is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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