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LC60 VZK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 VZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,492 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,571 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 100,571 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,984 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes. undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 69,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,000 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 34,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,052 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 20,748 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 20,748 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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LC60 VZK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC60 VZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC60 VZK registered?

LC60 VZK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 2010.

Is LC60 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC60 VZK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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