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SM60 AMV

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,966 mi
Last recorded124,966 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 AMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 124,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 124,964 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 122,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,840 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,485 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential front seal sweat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 120,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Al metal brake pipes masked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle swivel upper ball joint slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,501 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,696 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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SM60 AMV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM60 AMV, 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 SM60 AMV registered?

SM60 AMV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2010.

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