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SF60 MFV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,236 mi
Last recorded50,236 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF60 MFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,528 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 35,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 34,455 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 34,445 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 31,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 30,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,535 miles

o/s front hub ball seal leaking grease

Pass 6 Aug 2015 19,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 12,628 miles

slight loss grease from o/sf swivel housing

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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SF60 MFV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 SF60 MFV, 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 SF60 MFV?

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What year was SF60 MFV registered?

SF60 MFV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is SF60 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF60 MFV 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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