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FV60 XBW

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,468 mi
Last recorded70,468 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 XBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 70,468 miles

rear axle pinnion oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 53,261 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 48,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 43,688 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak at o/s/f swivel

Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 32,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 32,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,163 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 20,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,624 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 XBW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

FV60 XBW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is FV60 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV60 XBW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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