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KY60 LRJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY60 LRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2026 74,941 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 70,464 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

Fail 28 Sep 2021 59,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and out of shape on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape on inner

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,487 miles

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

both front hub seals slight seep

Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,250 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,250 miles

Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 21,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,502 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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KY60 LRJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KY60 LRJ, 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 KY60 LRJ registered?

KY60 LRJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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