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GU60 FZH

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

7,734 mi
Last recorded7,734 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU60 FZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 7,734 miles

Front both front swivel tractor joints leaking [more so on the o/s]

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 7,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front both front swivel tractor joints leaking [more so on the o/s]

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 7,576 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 7,480 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 7,480 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover severely split & deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear dirty (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear dirty (3.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 7,381 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 7,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear fog light damaged & lens broken but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 29 Nov 2022 7,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 7,224 miles

Central Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row of seats [not load area] central seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 7,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 6,962 miles

Both front hub seals slight leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2019 6,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 6,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 6,730 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 6,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 6,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 5,859 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 4,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 4,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 3,888 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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GU60 FZH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU60 FZH, 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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GU60 FZH is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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