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OY60 BYX

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,372 mi
Last recorded148,372 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY60 BYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,256 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 135,256 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,631 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 122,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 115,141 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 115,141 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres condition

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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OY60 BYX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY60 BYX, 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 OY60 BYX registered?

OY60 BYX is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is OY60 BYX safe to buy?

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