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WJ60 BVE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 BVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,722 miles

Fuel tank area damp, offside rear

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,109 miles

OSR reflector cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 BVE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ60 BVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ60 BVE registered?

WJ60 BVE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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The MOT history for WJ60 BVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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