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LJ60 HJU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 HJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 130,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,275 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 127,272 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 123,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,904 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 86,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,151 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,093 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,820 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,875 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,875 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 54,817 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 41,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side facing rear seat fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,558 miles

Side facing rear seat fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,666 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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LJ60 HJU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ60 HJU, 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 LJ60 HJU registered?

LJ60 HJU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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The MOT history for LJ60 HJU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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