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ML60 VRX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,174 mi
Last recorded72,174 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML60 VRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,174 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 72,170 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,823 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 66,823 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,329 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,937 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,157 miles

Nearside Front ball swivel slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,353 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,787 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 39,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,402 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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ML60 VRX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML60 VRX, 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

How do I check the history of ML60 VRX?

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What year was ML60 VRX registered?

ML60 VRX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is ML60 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML60 VRX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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