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SV60 XTU

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV60 XTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 98,845 miles

Rear fuel tank area damp

body side panels corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 98,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank area damp

body side panels corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

ns and os outer panel metal supports corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 92,371 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

ns and os outer panel metal supports corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 85,887 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 85,886 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired upper axle arm, locating nut loose / worn on axle mounting (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2023 83,517 miles

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

Rear drive take up knocking noise at rear

Fail 18 May 2023 83,517 miles

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

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

Rear drive take up knocking noise at rear

Pass 20 May 2022 80,232 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 80,232 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rears (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 75,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 75,964 miles

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

Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached ball joint on end of arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 68,404 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 68,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,534 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 56,533 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,170 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 34,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 34,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,600 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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SV60 XTU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV60 XTU, 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 SV60 XTU registered?

SV60 XTU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is SV60 XTU safe to buy?

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