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SP60 VYU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,561 mi
Last recorded46,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 46,561 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,471 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 43,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,359 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm on steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear seat folded up

both front hub seals slight leakage

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,600 miles

brake pipes covered by grease

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,529 miles

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

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 VYU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SP60 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

SP60 VYU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is SP60 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP60 VYU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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