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OV60 VFC

2010 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 VFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 42,780 miles

Front differential slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential slight leak

Fail 25 Aug 2026 42,780 miles

Front differential slight leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear differential slight leak

Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,793 miles

Front Diff slight leak

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

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

Rear Diff slight leak

Fail 29 Jul 2025 41,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Diff slight leak

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

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

Rear Diff slight leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,782 miles

Front diff slight leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff slight leak.

Fail 1 Jul 2024 40,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front diff slight leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff slight leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,092 miles

Rear cross-member corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,218 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 39,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,812 miles

Slight leak from front axle

Fail 14 Jul 2021 37,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight leak from front axle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,588 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 32,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 30,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,697 miles

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

Front Oil leak Front diff propshaft seal leaking oil.

Rear Oil leak Rear diff propshaft seal leaking oil.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 27,697 miles

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

Front Oil leak Front diff propshaft seal leaking oil.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak Rear diff propshaft seal leaking oil.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,896 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 23,890 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jun 2015 19,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 10,416 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 10,416 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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OV60 VFC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 OV60 VFC, 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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OV60 VFC is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2010.

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