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GY60 RMZ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,736 mi
Last recorded118,736 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY60 RMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 118,736 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear cross bar / beam corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

all 4 tyres slightly cut or damaged (not deep)

Pass 20 Jun 2025 115,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,562 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Dec 2023 113,545 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted safety pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,058 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 110,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,077 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 104,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,314 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,188 miles

items moved from drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level in expansion bottle below min

Fail 25 Nov 2014 44,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level in expansion bottle below min

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,220 miles

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

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

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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GY60 RMZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 GY60 RMZ, 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 GY60 RMZ registered?

GY60 RMZ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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