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RF60 YFP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,494 mi
Last recorded94,494 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF60 YFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,494 miles

Coolant leak around waterpump area

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 94,494 miles

Coolant leak around waterpump area

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 86,870 miles

All steering ball joint rubber gaiters split.

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

Pass 21 May 2024 79,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap cover missing

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 May 2024 79,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap cover missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 May 2023 74,114 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Stabilizer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 74,114 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabilizer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Stabilizer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 69,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 69,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 63,637 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,670 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,208 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,208 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,308 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 40,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,953 miles

Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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RF60 YFP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RF60 YFP, 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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RF60 YFP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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