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FY60 VCV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,707 mi
Last recorded25,707 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 VCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 25,707 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 23,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 23,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 20,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 18,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 17,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,015 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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FY60 VCV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY60 VCV, 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 FY60 VCV registered?

FY60 VCV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2010.

Is FY60 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY60 VCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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