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WJ60 BVD

2010 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 BVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,029 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,584 miles

Nearside Front Hub Seal has slight fluid leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hub Seal has slight fluid leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,742 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe - borderline* (1.1.11 (c))

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub seal slight leak from swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear passenger seat removed

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

Rear reg plate lamp slightly dim

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 87,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached castle nut missing a split pin** (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe - borderline* (1.1.11 (c))

Central Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub seal slight leak from swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear passenger seat removed

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

Rear reg plate lamp slightly dim

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,334 miles

CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,583 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,581 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F SWIVEL JOINT IS WORN

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAILS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,141 miles

Front both tractors seal weeping grease

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam light does not change to high or low beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage fouling drop arm ball joint hitting front guard (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tractors seal weeping grease

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,411 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 67,411 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 67,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,478 miles

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

Oil leak ()

f/o/s brake disc worn thin

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,232 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

f/o/s brake disc worn thin

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,688 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear diff slightly leaking oil

Fail 31 Oct 2016 51,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear diff slightly leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Emissions only just pass

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 44,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Emissions only just pass

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,212 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 33,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,124 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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WJ60 BVD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJ60 BVD, 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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WJ60 BVD is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2010.

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