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SO60 FHJ

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,944 mi
Last recorded35,944 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO60 FHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,944 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear gasket (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,139 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 34,256 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,332 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 30,890 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 30,890 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,923 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 28,920 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 26,781 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 26,781 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,886 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,093 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 20,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

leak at rear diff

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 10,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 10,420 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SO60 FHJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO60 FHJ, 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 SO60 FHJ registered?

SO60 FHJ is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2010.

Is SO60 FHJ safe to buy?

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