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WG60 DYD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,169 mi
Last recorded116,169 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG60 DYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front STEERING DAMPER SUPPORT ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 116,137 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front steering dampener / support arm bushes have slight play

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle stabiliser bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 116,137 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front steering dampener / support arm bushes have slight play

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle stabiliser bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,970 miles

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

Front steering dampener / support arm bushes have slight play

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle support bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake requirements only just met

service brake requirements only just met

Fail 19 Feb 2024 101,969 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front steering dampener / support arm bushes have slight play

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle support bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake requirements only just met

service brake requirements only just met

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate has damage,advise replacing

Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,088 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

front number plate has damage,advise replacing

Pass 14 May 2021 63,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,500 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 60,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,800 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,348 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,770 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 28,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 13,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 13,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated 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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WG60 DYD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG60 DYD, 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 WG60 DYD registered?

WG60 DYD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2010.

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