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SG60 RJV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 RJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 111,542 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 103,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,919 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,135 miles

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

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

Offside top steering swivel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside top steering swivel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,878 miles

Both front steering swivels have slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play gaiter also burst (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Both front steering swivels have slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,133 miles

Slight bend on drag link rod

Slight play on rear shock absorber lower bushes

Slight seepage of fluid from power steering box

Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,132 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Slight bend on drag link rod

Slight play on rear shock absorber lower bushes

Slight seepage of fluid from power steering box

Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box at limit (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component slightly worn near wear limit of adjustable parts (6.1.6 (b) (i))

front prop shaft universal joint has slight wear

Fail 9 Apr 2019 47,315 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component excessively worn outer bracket and pin (6.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box at limit (2.1.5 (a))

front prop shaft universal joint has slight wear

Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,137 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake lever almost reaching full extent of travel

Fail 11 Sep 2017 36,423 miles

Steering component damaged and unserviceable track bar bent and fouling guide (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm ball joint gaiter burst (2.2.B.1g)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front panhard rod bushes worn and causing vibration

Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,069 miles

All tyres perished and front have uneven wear. OSF approaching wear limit.

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

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

Steering dampner rubber bush has slight wear

Track bar rubbing on guide

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,328 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 19,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,092 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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SG60 RJV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG60 RJV, 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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SG60 RJV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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