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FV60 XBT

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,024 mi
Last recorded87,024 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 XBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 83,457 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 May 2023 83,457 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 82,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,834 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,834 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap damaged but sealing

slight weep chrome ball seals

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap damaged but sealing

slight weep chrome ball seals

Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,298 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion rear crossmember

fuel cap top missing

Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion rear crossmember

fuel cap top missing

Pass 21 May 2016 38,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 35,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,478 miles

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 XBT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

FV60 XBT is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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The MOT history for FV60 XBT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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