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SM60 LSO

2010 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 LSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 89,672 miles

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

Nearside Front hub swivel slight oil leak

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub swivel slight oil leak

Rear diff pan cover corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 87,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door hinge stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 84,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,761 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,760 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,765 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 68,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,219 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,216 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 65,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,218 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 63,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,290 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of drivers seat

side steps fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of drivers seat

side steps fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front 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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SM60 LSO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SM60 LSO, 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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SM60 LSO is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2010.

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