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MV60 ZLK

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,224 mi
Last recorded44,224 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV60 ZLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 44,224 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joint point clamping bolts corroded and heads missing

Fail 1 Sep 2025 44,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint point clamping bolts corroded and heads missing

Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 34,816 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,189 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flexis over rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 29,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering swivel weeping slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2021 29,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering swivel weeping slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,199 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,165 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked as seats in upright position

Fail 5 Sep 2019 24,163 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D/bushes contaminated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tractor oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked as seats in upright position

Pass 29 Aug 2018 21,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 21,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,917 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s wiper blade,split end.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,149 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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MV60 ZLK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 MV60 ZLK, 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 MV60 ZLK registered?

MV60 ZLK is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2010.

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