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HG60 NJE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 NJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,449 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer DRL inop

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 dated 2015 (265/75R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 107,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer DRL inop

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 98,244 miles

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

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,708 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jan 2023 95,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,163 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,282 miles

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

front and rear diff seals leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,038 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,038 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,095 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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HG60 NJE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HG60 NJE, 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 HG60 NJE registered?

HG60 NJE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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