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SP60 OJU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 OJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 108,013 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Heavily stepped inner edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Heavily stepped inner edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 60,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,381 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 42,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,485 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 32,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,986 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,579 miles

Steering damper bush worn

front brake pipes covered in grease

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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SP60 OJU 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 76.5%.

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 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 SP60 OJU, 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 SP60 OJU registered?

SP60 OJU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 2010.

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